Grundy County
IL · Pop. 52,920 · Mixed County
Grundy County sits in Illinois across 418 square miles, home to 52,920 people at 126.6 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $259,000, with an effective property tax rate of 2.03%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F and average winter lows of 18.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 37.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Morris Hospital and Health Care Centers is 5.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Morris Hospital and Health Care Centers, with an emergency room, is just 5.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- A low poverty rate of 6.3% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- An effective property tax rate of 2.03% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Grundy County, IL is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 35/100
- Median home price
- $259k
- Property tax
- 2.03%
- Growing season
- 180 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 37.9"
- Broadband
- 93.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Morris Hospital and Health Care Centers, 5.5 mi
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Homesteading in Grundy County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grundy County?
- Grundy County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.8°F, and average winter lows of 18.3°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $259,000 and the effective property tax rate is 2.03%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 93.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Morris Hospital and Health Care Centers is 5.5 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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