Henderson County land: prices, flood and parcels
$5,510 an acre
Median of 12 sales of 1 acre or more, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
- Parcels8,091on the county tax roll
- Acres on the roll241,718
- In a FEMA flood zone20%special flood hazard area
- Land / lot sales16recorded arm's-length, Oct 2025–Sep 2026, declared land / lot only
Property tax calendar
Illinois 2026 taxes are billed in 2027: the first installment is due no earlier than June 1, 2027.
- First installment
- Not before June 1, 2027The date on the county's bill; late taxes bear 1.5% a month
- Second installment
- Not before September 1, 2027The date on the county's bill
- Assessment appeals
- 30 days after the assessment list is publishedFile with the county board of review
Sources: Illinois Property Tax Code 35 ILCS 200/21-15, 35 ILCS 200/21-25, 35 ILCS 200/21-30 and 35 ILCS 200/16-55. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
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What land sells for in Henderson County
Land here sold for $5.0k–$15.2k an acre (20 sales, Oct 2024–Sep 2026)
| Size | Middle half | Median | Sales | Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lots under 1 acre | $2.5k–$11.5k a lot | $5,000 | 11 | Nov 2023–Sep 2026 |
| 10 acres or more | $5.0k–$15.2k an acre | $8,900 | 20 | Oct 2024–Sep 2026 |
The middle half (25th to 75th percentile) and the median of arm's-length single-parcel land sales. Source: Illinois Department of Revenue PTAX-203 declarations, land or farm at the sale, screen S1. Recorded sales, not an estimate of any parcel.
No zoning layer for Henderson County yet. Zoning here is set town by town.
Around Henderson County
Towns in Henderson County
- Oquawka970 parcels
- Stronghurst504 parcels
- Lomax312 parcels
- Biggsville255 parcels
- Gladstone218 parcels
- Gulfport186 parcels
- Dallas City (Henderson County part)172 parcels
- Raritan124 parcels
All 9 places
- Media123 parcels
Flood zones and wetlands
Recorded flood claims in Henderson County
412 insured flood claims were recorded in Henderson County from 1978 to Sep 2026; 15% were on buildings rated outside the mapped flood zone (zone X, B or C). The largest single event was Midwest Flooding (1993), with 45 claims. FEMA paid $10.4 million on them in total.
| Years | Claims |
|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Fewer than 10 |
| 1980–89 | 21 |
| 1990–99 | 85 |
| 2000–09 | 189 |
| 2010–19 | 101 |
| 2020–26 | Fewer than 10 |
Area statistics for buildings with NFIP flood insurance, not any one parcel: a lot that never had an insured building has no claims to count. OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3, as of Sep 2026.
What flood insurance costs in Henderson County
What NFIP policyholders in Henderson County pay a year for a single-family home, by flood zone: the middle half of premiums on policies that took effect Sep 2025–Sep 2026. It is what insured homes here pay, not a quote for any one building.
| Flood zone | Policies | Middle half | Full-risk median |
|---|---|---|---|
| A zones (special flood hazard area) | 49 | $490–$1,280 | $950 |
| X zone (outside the mapped flood zone) | 15 | $880–$1,230 | $3,400 |
Full-risk premium: the median of FEMA's own full-risk premium for the same policies (Risk Rating 2.0). A discounted policy rises toward it a step each year, within the law's cap on yearly increases. Zones are the flood zone each policy is rated in. OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3, as of Sep 2026.
This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data.
Farmland rent in Henderson County
Cropland in Henderson County rents for about $292 an acre a year (USDA, 2026).
- Cropland rent
- $292 an acrenon-irrigated, 2026; $259 in 2022
- Irrigated cropland rent
- $220 an acre2024; $209 in 2020
- Pasture rent
- $52.50 an acre2026; $34.50 in 2022
- Farmland rent as a share of price
- 2.8%of a median $10.5k an acre paid in 20 sales of 10+ acres, May 2024–Sep 2026
Rent: USDA NASS county cash rents survey, 2026 (released August 21, 2026), public domain. Sale prices: Illinois Department of Revenue transfer declarations (PTAX-203). Farmland rent in every Illinois county →
How the rent-to-price figure works
A year’s cash rent for an acre, divided by the median price an acre paid for the same kind of land in this county over the last three years: sales of a single parcel of 10 acres or more, never lots or house sites. Sales counted: Illinois transfer declarations (IDOR PTAX-203) of 10 acres or more that the parties declared as farm property, single-parcel deeds for value with none of the form’s related-party, distress or partial-interest answers checked. Where fewer than 10 such sales were recorded, or their prices range too widely, no figure is shown. A low share usually means land here is priced for something other than farming, such as homes or development.
What land here is worth and produces
Published land values, crops, forest and farm programs for Henderson County
- Farmland value (Census of Agriculture)
- $8,869 an acreAverage value of land and buildings on the county's farms, 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- Farms
- 419 farms on 199,669 acresAverage 477 acres, median 190; 162,550 acres of cropland; 23,719 of pasture; 14,896 of woodland, 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- What the farms sell
- grains and soybeans 85% · hogs 9%Share of the $192 million of farm products sold in 2022 · USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture
- Crops grown
- corn 61% · soybeans 36%Share of the county's 160,016 acres of crops and hay, 2025 · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Land cover
- cropland 63% · grass, hay and pasture 9% · forest 12% · wetlands 5% · developed 5% · water 4%Share of the county's 252,874 acres of land and water, 2025 · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Forest
- 31,341 acres, 12% of the countyDeciduous 90% of the forest; woody wetlands counted apart · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer 2025, classified from satellite imagery
- Conservation Reserve (CRP)
- 8,479 acres, average $270 an acre a yearAcres under contract at the end of fiscal year 2025, paid a yearly rent to keep them in grass or trees instead of crops; a new contract's county average soil rental rate is $293 an acre for 2026 · USDA FSA Conservation Reserve Program statistics
- Farmland assessment
- Farmland assessment by soil productivityLand farmed for the two prior years is assessed on the certified value of its soils' productivity index, not its market value. · 2027 certified values: cropland at least $166.03 an acre; pasture one third of cropland; other farmland one sixth (Illinois Department of Revenue, April 20, 2026). · 35 ILCS 200/10-110 to 10-160
Sources: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture (2022) · USDA NASS Cropland Data Layer (2025) · USDA FSA Conservation Reserve Program statistics (2025) · Farmland assessment by soil productivity. Published survey and census figures for the area, not an appraisal of any parcel.
Land sales by quarter in Henderson County
2 land sales in Q3 2026, against 4 in Q3 2025.
| Quarter | Land sales |
|---|---|
| Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep 2026) | 2 |
| Q2 2026 (Apr–Jun 2026) | 4 |
| Q1 2026 (Jan–Mar 2026) | 3 |
| Q4 2025 (Oct–Dec 2025) | 5 |
Recorded arm's-length sales of land, one parcel each, from Illinois Department of Revenue PTAX-203 transfer declarations, recorded through Sep 2026. Recorded sales, not an estimate of any parcel.
People and new homes in Henderson County
- Population5,984July 2025 estimate, −5.6% since 2020
- Median household income$62,2272020–2024 average, ±$6,201
- New homes permitted42025, 4 single-family; 9 in 2021
- Permitted so far in 20263Jan–Aug, against 4 a year earlier
U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2025 (May 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year (B19013) (Jan 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (Sep 2026).
Illinois land market report · Illinois land prices by quarter
Land in Henderson County by useLand use on the county roll
| Land class | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm and timber | 3,692 | 46% |
| Building on record | 3,318 | 41% |
| Other or not coded | 693 | 8.6% |
| Institutional | 340 | 4.2% |
| Residential lot | 48 | 0.6% |
3,692 farm and timber parcels cover 223,886 acres. County tax roll, as of Oct 2026; land class read from the roll's land-use and building fields.
Typical lot sizeThe typical lot, from the roll
The median parcel in Henderson County is 3.30 acres (8,091 parcels with a size).
Acres from the county roll, or from the parcel's own outline where the roll's figure is off by more than three times. Condominium units that share one point (each carrying the whole complex's acres) are left out of the lot sizes.
Land parcels in Henderson CountyFarm and timber parcels to start with
- 1821 Twp Rd 1800E 150.0 acres
- 81.8 acres of farm and timber land
- 80.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 80.0 acres of farm and timber land
- 2199 Twp Rd 2100E 80.0 acres
- 1453 Twp Rd 2850N 80.0 acres
- 1817 Co Hwy 9 78.6 acres
- 487 Twp Rd 1800E 76.6 acres
- 74.7 acres of farm and timber land
Farm and timber parcels of an acre or more, each with its own page of public roll facts.
Questions about Henderson County landAnswers from the public records
How many parcels are in Henderson County, IL?
8,091 parcels on the Henderson County parcel layer (pulled Oct 2026), covering 241,718 acres.
Is vacancy verified in Henderson County, IL?
Vacancy not verified: each parcel page says whether the county roll or building footprints show a building.
What is the typical lot size in Henderson County?
The median parcel is 3.30 acres, from 8,091 parcels with a recorded size.
How much of Henderson County is in a flood zone?
20% of parcels are in a FEMA special flood hazard area (National Flood Hazard Layer, as of Oct 2026). Check each parcel's own flood line before you buy.
Are there wetlands in Henderson County?
6.1% of parcels are a quarter or more wetland on the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory, a mapping guide, not a legal delineation.
Has land sold recently in Henderson County?
16 recorded arm's-length sales declared land / lot only on the transfer form, from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026, from the Illinois PTAX-203 transfer declarations.
What does an acre of land sell for in Henderson County?
The median recorded price was $5,510 per acre across 12 sales of an acre or more (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026). Recorded sales, not an estimate of any parcel.
How many people live in Henderson County?
About 5,984 (Census estimate for July 1, 2025), −5.6% since 2020.
How many new homes are being built in Henderson County?
Building permits authorized 4 new housing units in 2025 and 3 from January to Aug 2026 (against 4 a year earlier) (Census Building Permits Survey).
How many land sales were recorded in Henderson County last quarter?
2 recorded land sales in Q3 2026 (Jul–Sep 2026).
Where does this data come from?
Parcels: Henderson County parcels: Western Illinois University GIS Center (Henderson County basemap) (layer as of Oct 2026). Flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory. Towns: U.S. Census places. Every figure is counted from those files on our map.
About these numbersSources, dates and how these figures are built
Sources
Parcels: Henderson County parcels: Western Illinois University GIS Center (Henderson County basemap) (layer as of Oct 2026) (pulled Oct 2026); flood: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (as of Oct 2026); wetlands: USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (as of Oct 2026); sales: Illinois Department of Revenue PTAX-203 declarations, through Sep 2026; counted on our map built Oct 2026.