Wabash County

IL · Pop. 108,086 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Wabash County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 108,086.

$/Acre: $7,837

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 100.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.38%

Cost of Living Index94.7

Median Household Income$36,485

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,837

Median Home Price$546K

Acres for Sale4539

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,872 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)282 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K496

Property Crime /100K529

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak