Clark County
IL · Pop. 15,328 · Suburban County
Clark County is a suburban county in Illinois, spanning 501 square miles with 15,328 residents at a density of 30.6 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $123,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.68% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.2°F and average winter lows of 22.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.4 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Paris Community Hospital is 19.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.7% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $123,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, corn, wheat means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low poverty rate of 9.5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.68% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 74.7% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Paris Community Hospital, is 19.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Clark County, IL is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 41/100
- Median home price
- $123k
- Property tax
- 1.68%
- Growing season
- 184 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.4"
- Broadband
- 74.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Paris Community Hospital, 19.9 mi
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Homesteading in Clark County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Clark County?
- Clark County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 184-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.2°F, and average winter lows of 22.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $123,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.68%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Paris Community Hospital is 19.9 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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