Sangamon County

IL · Pop. 117,545 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sangamon County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 117,545.

$/Acre: $7,391

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.65%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index95.2

Median Household Income$42,957

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,391

Median Home Price$574K

Acres for Sale4076

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,770 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)176 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K513

Property Crime /100K591

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyModerate