Will County

IL · Pop. 99,681 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Will County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 99,681.

$/Acre: $4,772

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax6.93%

Cost of Living Index107.1

Median Household Income$58,541

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,772

Median Home Price$389K

Acres for Sale128

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,567 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K476

Property Crime /100K547

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate