Tazewell County

IL · Pop. 88,380 · Mixed County

3Homestead Score

Tazewell County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 88,380.

$/Acre: $15,510

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 184.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$91,232

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,510

Median Home Price$770K

Acres for Sale1168

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,403 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K542

Property Crime /100K629

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak