Illinois · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jefferson County

67BoltScore / 100
#35 of 102 in Illinois

Jefferson County is a strong bolthole (67/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (45.7″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. The trade-offs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Jefferson County scores

Hazard Safety23
Freedom49
Food71
Isolation62
Sovereignty90
Water93
Affordability81
$144kTypical home
1.7%Property tax
$4,940Land / acre
45.7"Annual rain
2.3% of yrsSevere drought
74 miNearest metro
63.6People / sq mi
1.7%Federal land
55.5°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Jefferson County, Illinois

Is Jefferson County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Jefferson County is a strong bolthole (67/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (45.7″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure. Watch-outs: elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Jefferson County, Illinois?

Land in Jefferson County runs about $4,940 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County gets about 45.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 2.3% of years.

How remote is Jefferson County?

The nearest major metro is about 74 miles away, and population density is 63.6 people per square mile.

How Jefferson compares in Illinois

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