Stark County

IL · Pop. 36,292 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Stark County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 36,292.

$/Acre: $1,997

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 31.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax7.41%

Cost of Living Index107.4

Median Household Income$70,142

Poverty Rate21.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,997

Median Home Price$234K

Acres for Sale2156

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,857 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)297 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586

Property Crime /100K454

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate