Saline County

IL · Pop. 122,495 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Saline County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 122,495.

$/Acre: $4,837

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 71.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.55%

Combined Sales Tax6.8%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$87,533

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,837

Median Home Price$314K

Acres for Sale3555

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,416 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)348 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K468

Property Crime /100K304

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyModerate