Illinois · Off-grid & homestead potential

Lawrence County

69BoltScore / 100
#24 of 102 in Illinois

Lawrence County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths are abundant rainfall (46.7″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure.

How Lawrence County scores

Hazard Safety51
Freedom51
Food74
Isolation55
Sovereignty84
Water94
Affordability76
$98kTypical home
1.2%Property tax
$6,987Land / acre
46.7"Annual rain
2.2% of yrsSevere drought
51 miNearest metro
39.8People / sq mi
3%Federal land
55.3°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Lawrence County, Illinois

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

Lawrence County is a strong bolthole (69/100). Its strengths: abundant rainfall (46.7″/yr) with little drought and low extraction and seizure exposure.

How much does land cost in Lawrence County, Illinois?

Land in Lawrence County runs about $6,987 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County gets about 46.7" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 2.2% of years.

How remote is Lawrence County?

The nearest major metro is about 51 miles away, and population density is 39.8 people per square mile.

How Lawrence compares in Illinois

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