Stephenson County

IL · Pop. 54,423 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Stephenson County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 54,423.

$/Acre: $2,442

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 32.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.63%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index99.9

Median Household Income$67,254

Poverty Rate15.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,442

Median Home Price$337K

Acres for Sale614

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,849 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)164 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K623

Property Crime /100K829

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyModerate