Bond County
IL · Pop. 16,627 · Suburban County
Bond County is a suburban county in Illinois, spanning 380 square miles with 16,627 residents at a density of 43.8 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $133,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.96%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F and average winter lows of 22.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.5 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Hshs Holy Family Hospital, Inc is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 197-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $133,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Hshs Holy Family Hospital, Inc, with an emergency room, is just 2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- An effective property tax rate of 1.96% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Bond County, IL is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $133k
- Property tax
- 1.96%
- Growing season
- 197 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 39.5"
- Broadband
- 95.9%
- Nearest hospital
- Hshs Holy Family Hospital, Inc, 2 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
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Business & Employment
Homesteading in Bond County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Bond County?
- Bond County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 197-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F, and average winter lows of 22.5°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $133,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.96%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hshs Holy Family Hospital, Inc is 2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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