Rock Island County

IL · Pop. 20,061 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Rock Island County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 20,061.

$/Acre: $2,118
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 194 days
Broadband: 46%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 18/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.5%
Combined Sales Tax6.75%
Cost of Living Index95.8
Median Household Income$36,415
Poverty Rate20.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,118
Median Home Price$329K
Acres for Sale4863
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season194 days
Annual Rainfall41.5 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,029 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)314 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K915
Property Crime /100K596
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyStrong