Scott County

IL · Pop. 134,169 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Scott County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 134,169.

$/Acre: $14,227

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 203.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index107.5

Median Household Income$85,546

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,227

Median Home Price$782K

Acres for Sale1990

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,817 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K342

Property Crime /100K224

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak