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