Schuyler County

IL · Pop. 27,297 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Schuyler County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 27,297.

$/Acre: $1,941

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$78,394

Poverty Rate21.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,941

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale58

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,571 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)253 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K403

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate