Wayne County

IL · Pop. 187,579 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Wayne County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 187,579.

$/Acre: $10,864

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 182.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index96.9

Median Household Income$91,361

Poverty Rate15.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,864

Median Home Price$600K

Acres for Sale4801

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,644 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)121 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K642

Property Crime /100K817

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak