Wabash County
IL · Pop. 11,199 · Suburban County
Wabash County is a suburban county in Illinois, spanning 223 square miles with 11,199 residents at a density of 50.2 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, corn, wheat. A median home price of $104,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F and average winter lows of 26°F. Annual rainfall averages 45.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wabash General Hospital District is 4.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 79.5% of homes. On the hazard side, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 209-day growing season in USDA zone 6b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A median home price of $104,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Wabash General Hospital District, with an emergency room, is just 4.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.47% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Broadband reaches only 79.5% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Wabash County, IL is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 71/100
- Median home price
- $104k
- Property tax
- 1.47%
- Growing season
- 209 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 45.9"
- Broadband
- 79.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Wabash General Hospital District, 4.2 mi
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Homesteading in Wabash County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Wabash County?
- Wabash County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 209-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.6°F, and average winter lows of 26°F. The established crops are soybeans, corn, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $104,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.47%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 79.5% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wabash General Hospital District is 4.2 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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