Jersey County
IL · Pop. 21,336 · Suburban County
Jersey County is a suburban county in Illinois, spanning 370 square miles with 21,336 residents at a density of 57.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. The median home price is $169,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.75%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F and average winter lows of 21.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 40.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Jersey Community Hospital is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 91.7% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $169,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 91.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Jersey Community Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 2.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 10% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- An effective property tax rate of 1.75% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
At a glance
Jersey County, IL is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 69/100
- Median home price
- $169k
- Property tax
- 1.75%
- Growing season
- 180 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 40.6"
- Broadband
- 91.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Jersey Community Hospital, 2.3 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
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Homesteading in Jersey County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Jersey County?
- Jersey County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 180-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.5°F, and average winter lows of 21.4°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $169,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.75%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 91.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Jersey Community Hospital is 2.3 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Data sources
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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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