Williamson County

IL · Pop. 102,798 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Williamson County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 102,798.

$/Acre: $6,375

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 98.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.01%

Cost of Living Index104.7

Median Household Income$79,133

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,375

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale1869

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,186 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)155 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517

Property Crime /100K524

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate