Woodford County

IL · Pop. 83,011 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Woodford County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 83,011.

$/Acre: $8,507
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 190 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 135.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.52%
Combined Sales Tax7.77%
Cost of Living Index99.4
Median Household Income$83,981
Poverty Rate8.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,507
Median Home Price$591K
Acres for Sale4653
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season190 days
Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low20°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,228 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)196 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K399
Property Crime /100K461
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyWeak