Illinois · Off-grid & homestead potential

Jersey County

68BoltScore / 100
#33 of 102 in Illinois

Jersey County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths are decent rainfall (41.1″/yr) and almost no federal land or extraction.

How Jersey County scores

Hazard Safety81
Freedom50
Food72
Isolation44
Sovereignty83
Water86
Affordability60
$202kTypical home
1.8%Property tax
$8,366Land / acre
41.1"Annual rain
3.2% of yrsSevere drought
30 miNearest metro
57.1People / sq mi
0.2%Federal land
54.9°FAvg temp

Scout Jersey County

⛺Camp here before you commitBook a few nights nearby on Hipcamp →
Land for sale LandWatchHomes for sale Zillow

Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

Living off-grid in Jersey County, Illinois

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

Jersey County is a strong bolthole (68/100). Its strengths: decent rainfall (41.1″/yr) and almost no federal land or extraction.

How much does land cost in Jersey County, Illinois?

Land in Jersey County runs about $8,366 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Jersey County?

Jersey County gets about 41.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 3.2% of years.

How remote is Jersey County?

The nearest major metro is about 30 miles away, and population density is 57.1 people per square mile.

How Jersey compares in Illinois

See all 102 Illinois counties ranked →