Washington County

IL · Pop. 61,285 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 61,285.

$/Acre: $4,208

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 58.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax8.23%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$70,289

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,208

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale3792

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,393 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)317 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K538

Property Crime /100K545

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate