Jersey, IL County is a small county located in the southwestern corner of Illinois. It has a population of just over 8,000 people and is known for its rural landscape and friendly residents. Jersey is bordered by Macoupin, Greene and Calhoun counties to the north and east, while the Missouri border lies to the south and west. The cost of living in Jersey County is quite low with 2 bedroom rent averaging around $1,000 compared to the US average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are also lower than average with an index score of 94 versus 100 nationally.
The economy in Jersey County centers mostly around agriculture businesses such as Schuette Seeds Inc., S&S Farms Inc., Sullivan's Cattle Co., Ammann & Sons Farms Inc., and more. Aside from these businesses, tourists often visit Jersey County for its outdoor attractions such as Lake Lou Yaeger where visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, hiking trails and more or for its golf courses like Edgewood Golf Course & Country Club or Rolling Hills Golf Course & Restaurant. The county also offers many other recreational activities such as rock climbing at Thunderbird Ropes Course or hunting at Timber Trails Wildlife Sanctuary.
Jersey County has an unemployment rate of 4.7%. The US average is 6.0%.
Jersey County has seen the job market decrease by -6.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.
Tax Rates for Jersey County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jersey County is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jersey County is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.
Income and Salaries for Jersey County
- The average income of a Jersey County resident is $35,112 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jersey County resident is $71,655 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.