Jersey County, Illinois
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 8% for amenities nearby
- bottom 8% for property tax rate
Jersey County is a county in Illinois with about 21,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, amenities nearby, and park & nature access. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitejerseycounty-il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.5 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 43% of US counties
Home Value$162k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$778better than 60% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.70%better than 8% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 49% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.46%better than 21% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 75% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.4 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.1 inbetter than 49% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 42% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.9better than 79% of US counties
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 22% of US counties
School Quality55.0better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime792/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime597/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population21,46244th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.863rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.3%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 30% of US counties
Walkability5.0/20better than 18% of US counties
Airport Distance24 mibetter than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.6%better than 58% of US counties
Amenities Nearby13.98better than 92% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jersey County an affordable place to live?
- Jersey County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 43% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jersey County?
- The median home value in Jersey County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jersey County?
- Median household income in Jersey County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jersey County?
- Median gross rent in Jersey County is $778 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jersey County safe?
- Jersey County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 792/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 597/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jersey County?
- Jersey County averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 41.4 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jersey County?
- Public-school quality in Jersey County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jersey County?
- The average one-way commute in Jersey County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)