Whiteside County

IL · Pop. 96,007 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Whiteside County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 96,007.

$/Acre: $5,762

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.82%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$60,387

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,762

Median Home Price$496K

Acres for Sale2689

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,053 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)242 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K486

Property Crime /100K676

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate