Moultrie County

Household income

$71,7842024

Home value

$134,0002024

More favorable than communities in Illinois

Unemployment

3.0%2026

Violent crime

972023

Work from home

5.3%2024

Moultrie County — Sep 10, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

County Finance

Moultrie County board creates ETSB/911 line, adopts credit card program and approves multiple finance resolutions

The board established a new ETSB/911 expense line, approved a government credit-card program, and passed property sale and deed conveyance resolutions; most motions passed unanimously 8–0.

Votes at a glance: Moultrie County Board actions, Sept. 10, 2026

Moultrie County approves $12,000 for CEFS outreach and RSVP support

Board funds full-time armed court security position; sheriff contract deferred pending legal review

Single bid awarded for Moultrie County farm lease; county notes acreage and term

Personnel

Moultrie County approves several salary increases; planning director raise passes after tied vote

Land Use

Board OKs open-air venue permit and repasses mobile-home definition amendment

Land Use

Planning & Zoning approves church addition variance and manufactured-home special use

Sep 10MinutesApproved $12,000 funding to be included in FY2027 budget.Aug 13MinutesContract awarded to K. Wohltman Construction; $64,300 drive bid approved.Aug 13MinutesAdopt Ordinance 26-O-06; create Surplus Equity Fund #060.Jul 9MinutesBoard approved creation of MAR grant revenue and expense lines (8–0).

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What stands out in Moultrie County

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Standouts compare Moultrie County with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Moultrie County was more favorable than communities in Illinois on workers who bike to work.

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Sheriff's office explores grant for certified shooting range to expand firearms training

Board hears that 2027 state rules will require ICC certification for building inspectors; local inspector to resign

Board adopts ordinance to update civil fees and criminal assessments following state changes

County awards $3.25 million contract for new county building, total project budget set at $4.0 million