Warren County

IL · Pop. 117,500 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Warren County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 117,500.

$/Acre: $5,413
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 168 days
Broadband: 72%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 88.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.97%
Combined Sales Tax7.22%
Cost of Living Index105.4
Median Household Income$65,566
Poverty Rate13.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,413
Median Home Price$440K
Acres for Sale1956
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season168 days
Annual Rainfall41 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,734 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)302 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537
Property Crime /100K563
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Ag EconomyModerate