Country land in Illinois
How much good country Illinois has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County Junction, Shawneetown | 100% | -1.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pope County Golconda, Eddyville | 100% | -0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Brown County Mount Sterling, Ripley | 100% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Jasper County Newton, Rose Hill | 100% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Hardin County Cave-In-Rock, Elizabethtown | 99% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Scott County Winchester, Exeter | 100% | -0.9%/yr | Score a spot |
| Schuyler County Rushville, Littleton | 99% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pulaski County Pulaski, Olmsted | 100% | -1.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Cass County Virginia, Chandlerville | 99% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Hamilton County McLeansboro, Belle Prairie City | 98% | -0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
Homeschools count as private schools: no notice or registration. Teach in English and cover language arts, math, science, social sciences, fine arts, and physical development and health.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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