Union County

IL · Pop. 62,829 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Union County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 62,829.

$/Acre: $3,381

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.69%

Cost of Living Index99.4

Median Household Income$39,463

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,381

Median Home Price$371K

Acres for Sale2392

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,622 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)285 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K466

Property Crime /100K338

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyModerate