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