Shelby County

IL · Pop. 199,300 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Shelby County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 199,300.

$/Acre: $19,069

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 468.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.6%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$41,648

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,069

Median Home Price$877K

Acres for Sale1960

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,017 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)239 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak