St. Clair County

IL · Pop. 64,287 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

St. Clair County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 64,287.

$/Acre: $7,660

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 88.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index104.3

Median Household Income$35,626

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,660

Median Home Price$515K

Acres for Sale453

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,492 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)264 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K609

Property Crime /100K779

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate