Moultrie County

Moultrie County is located in east-central Illinois, within the state’s prairie and agricultural region between Decatur and the Indiana border. Established in 1843 and named for Revolutionary War figure William Moultrie, the county developed alongside nineteenth-century settlement and rail connections that supported farm-based communities. It is a small county by population, with roughly 15,000 residents in the 2020 census, and a low-density settlement pattern dominated by small towns and open farmland. The local landscape is characterized by level to gently rolling plains typical of the Central Illinois till plain, with extensive row-crop agriculture shaping land use and the economy. Employment and services are concentrated in a few population centers, while much of the county remains rural. The county seat is Sullivan, which serves as the primary administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding townships.

Moultrie County is a small, predominantly rural county in east-central Illinois. The county seat is Sullivan, and the county lies south of Decatur and west of Champaign-Urbana.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Moultrie County, Illinois, Moultrie County had a population of 14,526 (2020 Census).

Age & Gender

County-level age distribution and gender ratio figures are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. For the most current standardized county profile tables, use the QuickFacts demographic and housing profile for Moultrie County (sections include Age and Sex).

Exact age-group breakdowns (e.g., under 18, 18–64, 65+) and sex composition are also available through the Census Bureau’s detailed tables via data.census.gov (search “Moultrie County, Illinois” and select tables under Age and Sex).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Race and Hispanic/Latino origin are published by the U.S. Census Bureau for counties. The most direct county summary is provided in the Moultrie County QuickFacts racial and ethnic composition section, which reports categories such as:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Two or more races
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

For decennial Census race and Hispanic origin tables at county level, use data.census.gov and filter geography to Moultrie County, Illinois.

Household & Housing Data

Household composition and housing characteristics are summarized in the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts housing and households sections for Moultrie County. Reported county indicators include:

• Number of households
• Persons per household
• Owner-occupied housing rate
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units
• Median gross rent
• Housing unit count and selected housing characteristics

Additional household and housing detail (including tenure, vacancy, and household type) is available through data.census.gov using American Community Survey (ACS) tables for the county.

Local Government Reference

For local government and planning resources, visit the Moultrie County official website.

Moultrie County is a rural, low-density county in central Illinois, where longer distances between households and fewer high-capacity last‑mile providers can constrain always-on internet access and, in turn, day-to-day email use. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published; email adoption is therefore inferred from broadband and device access proxies reported by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).

Digital access indicators in the ACS (household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership) serve as the closest available measures of practical email access, since email generally requires a reliable connection and a web-capable device. Age structure can also influence adoption: counties with larger older-adult shares often show more variable uptake of online communication tools, including email, compared with areas dominated by college-age and early-career adults; county demographics are available via data.census.gov. Gender distribution is less directly tied to email access than age and connectivity, and is mainly relevant as a contextual demographic baseline in ACS profiles.

Connectivity limitations in rural Illinois commonly reflect fewer provider choices and gaps in wired or high-speed coverage; infrastructure context is summarized in FCC broadband availability data and local planning materials on the Moultrie County government website.

Moultrie County is a small, predominantly rural county in central Illinois, with most residents concentrated in and around Sullivan (the county seat) and smaller communities such as Lovington, Bethany, and Findlay. The county’s flat agricultural terrain and low population density generally reduce the economic incentive for dense cellular site deployment compared with metro areas, which can affect both coverage consistency and the pace of newer-generation upgrades (particularly 5G). For baseline geography and population context, reference the county profile on Census.gov (search “Moultrie County, Illinois”).

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

• Network availability (supply-side) describes where mobile providers report coverage and what technologies (4G/5G) are deployed.
• Household adoption (demand-side) describes whether residents subscribe to mobile service and whether they use mobile as their primary way to access the internet.

County-level “penetration” is often reported more consistently for fixed broadband than for mobile subscriptions, so mobile adoption in a single rural county is commonly inferred from survey-based indicators (internet subscription types, smartphone ownership) that are sometimes only available reliably at broader geographies (state or national), or at the county level with larger margins of error.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (where available)

Household internet subscription indicators (proxy for adoption)

The most consistently published county-level adoption indicators come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS), which can show:

• Households with an internet subscription
• Households with cellular data plan as the primary/one of the internet subscription types (ACS tables include categories such as cellular data plan, cable, DSL, fiber, satellite, and “no subscription”)

These measures represent household adoption, not network availability. County-level estimates can be retrieved through Census.gov by selecting Moultrie County, IL and filtering for detailed tables on internet subscriptions (ACS 1-year estimates are often unavailable for small counties; 5-year estimates are more common). The ACS does not directly measure signal quality, coverage gaps, or in-vehicle reliability.

Provider-reported mobile coverage availability

The primary federal source for reported mobile coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC). It supports map-based views of mobile coverage by technology generation and provider, which represent availability claims, not adoption or measured performance:

• FCC National Broadband Map (toggle to mobile broadband and view coverage by provider/technology)

FCC mobile availability reflects carrier-submitted propagation models and can overstate real-world usability in areas with challenging backhaul, terrain, indoor attenuation, or sparse site density; these limitations are acknowledged in FCC documentation associated with the map.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G, 5G availability)

4G LTE

• Availability: In rural Illinois counties like Moultrie, 4G LTE is typically the dominant baseline mobile broadband layer and is often the most geographically extensive technology reported on coverage maps.
• Usage: LTE commonly serves both smartphone data and fixed-wireless-like use cases (hotspots, routers, tethering), especially where fixed broadband options are limited or costly. The extent of mobile-only reliance is best approximated by ACS “cellular data plan” household subscription indicators on Census.gov.

5G (including “low-band” and “mid-band”)

• Availability: 5G presence varies widely in rural counties and is best verified through the FCC’s coverage layers on the FCC National Broadband Map. In many rural areas, 5G may exist primarily as broader-coverage, lower-frequency deployments, with denser mid-band coverage more concentrated near population centers and major corridors.
• Usage patterns: Actual use depends on device capability (5G handset ownership), plan features, and whether 5G coverage is continuous enough for everyday reliance. County-level statistics on the share of active devices using 5G are generally not published in a standardized way.

Performance measurement (separate from availability and adoption)

• Crowdsourced testing (useful for understanding typical speeds/latency but not definitive): platforms such as Ookla and OpenSignal publish regional analyses more often at metro/state levels rather than for a single small county. These are not substitutes for FCC availability or Census adoption measures.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Smartphones

• Dominant endpoint for mobile access: Smartphones are the primary device type for mobile connectivity nationally. County-specific smartphone ownership shares are not consistently published at the county level in a standardized federal dataset.
• Best public proxies:
  • ACS household computer and internet characteristics can indicate households’ device landscape (desktop/laptop/tablet presence) and subscription types, but “smartphone ownership” itself is not the main ACS framing. Relevant device and internet characteristics can be accessed via Census.gov.

Other mobile-connected devices

• Hotspots and cellular routers: More common where residents use cellular data plans to supplement or replace fixed broadband, particularly in rural areas. Public county-level counts are generally not available.
• Connected tablets and wearables: Adoption tends to track income/age patterns but is rarely reported at county granularity.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Moultrie County

Rural settlement pattern and population density

• Sparse housing and long distances between towns can translate to fewer towers per square mile, which affects:
  • Indoor signal strength (fewer nearby sites)
  • Consistency along county roads
  • Network capacity in localized areas (sites serving larger geographic footprints)

County rurality and population distribution can be referenced through Census.gov and local planning materials (for example, the Moultrie County government website).

Terrain and land use

• Flat agricultural terrain generally supports longer radio line-of-sight than hilly or forested regions, but:
  • Tree cover around residences, building materials, and distance to towers still materially affect indoor coverage.
  • Backhaul availability (fiber/microwave to towers) can be a limiting factor for peak speeds and capacity, independent of terrain.

Age, income, and household composition (adoption-side)

ACS provides county-level demographic context that often correlates with mobile adoption and mobile-only reliance:

• Age distribution (older populations may show different device and subscription patterns)
• Income and poverty (affects ability to maintain multiple subscriptions; may increase reliance on mobile-only service)
• Household size and presence of children (often associated with higher data use and multi-device households)

These demographic indicators are available from Census.gov. The relationship between demographics and mobile usage is well-established in broader research, but county-specific causal conclusions require county-level usage microdata that is not typically public.

What can be stated with high confidence vs. key limitations

• High-confidence, county-usable sources

  • Network availability (reported): FCC National Broadband Map (mobile coverage by provider/technology)
  • Household adoption proxies: Census.gov (ACS internet subscription types, including cellular data plan; household device characteristics)

• Common limitations at the county level

  • Mobile subscription “penetration” rates (active SIMs per capita, smartphone penetration) are typically proprietary carrier metrics and are not published comprehensively for a single county.
  • 5G usage share (percentage of devices actively on 5G) is generally not available as a standardized public county statistic.
  • FCC availability data reflects provider submissions and does not directly represent measured on-the-ground user experience; ACS adoption data reflects subscriptions reported by households and does not measure coverage or speeds.

Related state and federal context resources

• Illinois broadband planning and mapping resources (state perspective, often combining fixed and mobile considerations): Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the state’s broadband program pages hosted under DCEO.
• Federal broadband and telecommunications data: Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the FCC National Broadband Map.
• County civic context: Moultrie County, Illinois official website.

Moultrie County is a small, predominantly rural county in central Illinois, anchored by the county seat of Sullivan and surrounded by agricultural communities. Its low population density and commuter ties to nearby regional hubs (including the Decatur–Champaign area) shape social media use toward mobile-first access, community news sharing, and locally focused groups.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

• County-specific social media penetration figures are not published in major national datasets; most reliable sources report U.S.-level and demographic usage rather than county estimates.
• National benchmarks commonly used to contextualize local areas:
  • Overall adult usage: About 7 in 10 U.S. adults use at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Platform-level reach (U.S., adults): Pew reports platform penetration by demographic (age, gender, etc.) and serves as a standard reference for local comparisons in the absence of county-level measurement.

Age group trends

Using U.S. demographic patterns as the most reliable proxy for local age-group differences:

• Highest usage: Adults ages 18–29 are consistently the most active across major platforms (notably Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and X), per Pew Research Center.
• Broad mainstream usage: Ages 30–49 show high usage across Facebook and YouTube, with substantial adoption of Instagram.
• Fastest drop-off by age: Ages 65+ use social media at lower rates than younger groups, with concentration on Facebook and YouTube rather than newer short-form video platforms (Pew).

Gender breakdown

County-specific splits are generally unavailable; national survey findings indicate these patterns:

• Women more likely than men to use several platforms (notably Pinterest and, in many waves, Facebook and Instagram), while men tend to be more represented on platforms like Reddit. These differences are documented in Pew’s demographic breakouts: Pew Research Center social media demographics.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

The most defensible percentages come from U.S. adult survey data; local ordering typically aligns with these national patterns, especially in rural counties:

• YouTube and Facebook rank as the most widely used major platforms among U.S. adults (Pew reports both as top-tier by reach): Pew platform usage estimates.
• Instagram follows with strong usage among adults under 50.
• Pinterest usage skews higher among women; LinkedIn skews toward higher education/income and professional users; TikTok skews younger; Snapchat remains concentrated among younger adults (Pew).

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences)

• Community information and local groups: In rural counties like Moultrie, social media usage often concentrates on local-news sharing, school and community event updates, and buy/sell activity, patterns most commonly associated with Facebook groups and pages (consistent with Facebook’s role as a community hub in Pew findings on widespread adoption among adults).
• Mobile-first consumption: Rural areas tend to show heavier reliance on smartphones for social access, aligning with national findings that smartphones are central to internet use and social engagement. Pew’s broader internet research provides context on device reliance: Pew Research Center internet and technology research.
• Video-centric engagement: Short- and long-form video (YouTube and TikTok) drives high time spent and repeat visits nationally; this typically manifests locally as entertainment viewing plus how-to content tied to home, auto, and practical tasks (platform reach and age skews documented by Pew).
• Platform role separation by age: Younger users concentrate interaction on Instagram/TikTok/Snapchat, while older users concentrate on Facebook/YouTube, producing multi-platform households where different age groups prefer different apps (Pew demographic splits).

Moultrie County maintains core family and associate-related public records through county offices and state systems. Vital records (birth and death certificates) are handled locally through the Moultrie County Clerk, which serves as the primary point of contact for issuance and in-person requests. Marriage records are typically filed with the County Clerk and are commonly used for family-history and identity documentation.

Adoption records and many birth records are subject to heightened confidentiality under Illinois practice; access is generally limited to eligible persons and authorized representatives, and certified copies are issued under stricter identity and eligibility standards than informational records. Death records often have fewer restrictions, though certified copies still require compliance with state and local procedures.

Court-maintained family-related case records (such as domestic relations matters and other proceedings involving family status) are filed with the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk. Illinois court case information for participating counties is searchable through the Illinois Courts case search portal (re:SearchIL), which links to the statewide public access system.

Online access varies by record type; certified vital records are commonly requested through the County Clerk’s office, while case indexes and docket information are accessed via court portals or at the Circuit Clerk counter. Privacy limits apply to sealed cases, juvenile matters, adoption files, and certain vital-record categories.

Types of records available

• Marriage records (licenses and certificates/returns): Marriage licenses are issued at the county level, and a completed return/certificate is recorded after the ceremony. These records document that a legal marriage occurred in Moultrie County.
• Divorce records (case files and judgments/decrees): Divorces are recorded as civil court cases. The final Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage (often referred to as a divorce decree) is part of the court record.
• Annulments (declarations of invalidity): In Illinois, annulment is handled as a court proceeding for a Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage, maintained as a circuit court case file similar to divorce matters.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Marriage records

  • Filed/maintained by: Moultrie County Clerk (marriage license issuance and recording).
  • Access: Certified copies are typically obtained from the County Clerk’s office. Illinois also maintains a statewide marriage index through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), but certified copies are generally issued by the county of occurrence.
  • Reference: Moultrie County Clerk marriage information is generally provided through the county clerk’s office page: https://moultriecountyil.com/county-clerk/

• Divorce and annulment records

  • Filed/maintained by: Moultrie County Circuit Clerk (court filings, orders, and final judgments).
  • Access: Copies of pleadings, orders, and final judgments are requested from the Circuit Clerk. Public access to case docket information and records may be available through Illinois judiciary access systems and/or the clerk’s office procedures, with some documents restricted by law or court order.
  • Reference: Moultrie County Circuit Clerk information is generally provided here: https://moultriecountyil.com/circuit-clerk/

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license/return

  • Full names of the parties
  • Date and place of marriage (or intended place/date on the license, with the return confirming the marriage)
  • Age and/or date of birth (varies by form and time period)
  • Residence addresses at time of application (often city/county/state)
  • Names of officiant and/or witnesses (depending on form)
  • License/recording dates and document or certificate number

• Divorce decree/judgment (dissolution of marriage)

  • Names of the parties and case caption
  • Case number and filing/judgment dates
  • Court findings and the legal disposition (dissolution granted/denied)
  • Terms of relief such as property allocation, maintenance (spousal support), allocation of parental responsibilities/parenting time, and child support (terms may be summarized or incorporated by reference to other orders)
  • Restoration of a former name (when granted)

• Annulment (declaration of invalidity)

  • Names of the parties and case caption
  • Case number and dates
  • Court findings supporting invalidity grounds and the declaration entered
  • Related orders addressing property, support, or parenting matters where applicable

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records: Records are generally treated as public records, but issuance of certified copies is controlled by the custodian agency’s identity and certification requirements. Identification and fees are typically required for certified copies.
• Divorce and annulment court records: Case files are generally public, but access is limited for specific categories by Illinois law and court rules. Common restrictions include:
  • Sealed or impounded records by court order
  • Confidential information redaction requirements (for example, Social Security numbers, certain financial account numbers, and other personal identifiers)
  • Matters involving minors and certain sensitive filings (such as evaluations or reports) that may be restricted from general public inspection
• Vital records framework: Illinois treats many vital records as controlled records for certified-copy purposes; marriage is commonly handled through county issuance and recording, while divorce is maintained as a court record with separate state-level statistical reporting.

Moultrie County is a small, predominantly rural county in east-central Illinois with its county seat in Sullivan and additional communities such as Lovington, Arthur (partly in neighboring counties), and Bethany. The county’s population is relatively older than the Illinois average, with a community context shaped by agriculture, small-town services, and regional commuting to larger job centers in surrounding counties.

Education Indicators

Public school landscape (counts and names)

Public K–12 education in Moultrie County is primarily provided through a small number of districts serving Sullivan and surrounding rural areas. Public school sites commonly referenced for the county include:

• Sullivan CUSD 300: Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School, Sullivan High School (Sullivan)
• Okaw Valley CUSD 302 (serves parts of Moultrie County and adjacent areas): Okaw Valley High School (Bethany) and associated grade schools (campuses vary by year and configuration)

A consolidated, authoritative directory of Illinois public schools and district boundaries is maintained by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) via its searchable tools and district/school report cards (see the Illinois Report Card).

Data note: A single “number of public schools” figure can vary by year due to campus reconfigurations and district boundary overlaps (notably for Okaw Valley CUSD 302). The Illinois Report Card provides the most current campus list by district.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios: District-level student–teacher ratios are published in the Illinois Report Card under staffing and enrollment. Countywide ratios are not consistently published as a single statistic because staffing is reported by district/building.
• Graduation rates: Four-year high school graduation rates are reported annually for each high school (e.g., Sullivan High School, Okaw Valley High School) in the Illinois Report Card. Countywide aggregation is not always presented directly; district/high-school values are the definitive source.

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

Countywide adult attainment is best sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). For the most recent ACS 5-year release, see Moultrie County tables via data.census.gov (Educational Attainment table series such as S1501).

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Reported in ACS as a county percentage.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Reported in ACS as a county percentage.

Data note: This summary does not include fixed percentages because the request requires “most recent available” and the authoritative figures should be pulled from the current ACS 5-year table at publication time to avoid mismatch across releases.

Notable academic and career programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

• Advanced Placement (AP) / dual credit: Illinois public high schools commonly report AP participation, dual credit, and career/technical course-taking through the Illinois Report Card indicators (course offerings and student participation vary by year and cohort size).
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)/vocational training: Rural districts in the region typically offer CTE coursework (e.g., agriculture, industrial technology, business, family and consumer sciences) and may use regional career centers or cooperative arrangements; district-specific offerings and concentrator counts are published in ISBE reporting.
• STEM: STEM programming is generally embedded via math/science sequences, lab courses, and extracurriculars; specific program branding and participation are district-reported rather than standardized at the county level.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Illinois districts generally report safety and student support resources through board policies and ISBE-required reporting. Common elements in Moultrie County districts mirror statewide practice:

• Building access controls (locked entrances/visitor procedures), emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement
• Student support staff such as school counselors and social workers (staffing levels and ratios are documented in the Illinois Report Card staffing sections)

Data note: Specific security hardware (e.g., SRO presence, camera coverage) and counseling program details are typically maintained in district handbooks/board policy documents rather than countywide datasets.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The most authoritative local unemployment figures are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The annual average unemployment rate for Moultrie County is available from the BLS LAUS program (county series).

Data note: This summary does not state a single numeric rate because the “most recent year available” changes with each annual release; the BLS county annual average is the definitive, update-safe reference.

Major industries and employment sectors

Moultrie County’s employment base aligns with rural central Illinois patterns:

• Agriculture (farm operations and agriculturally linked services)
• Manufacturing (small to mid-sized facilities typical of the region)
• Health care and social assistance (clinics, long-term care, and related services)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services (small-town commercial services)
• Educational services and public administration (school districts, county/municipal operations)

County sector shares are available through the Census Bureau’s ACS industry tables on data.census.gov and, for employment by industry, through federal datasets summarized in regional economic profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational distribution in the county typically includes:

• Management, business, and administrative support roles in local services and public sector
• Production, transportation, and material moving roles tied to manufacturing and logistics
• Sales and office roles in retail and local business services
• Health care practitioners/support occupations
• Construction and maintenance occupations
• Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (higher share than urban Illinois counties)

Occupation breakdown percentages are published in ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Mean travel time to work: Reported by ACS (commuting table series) for Moultrie County on data.census.gov.
• Commuting patterns: A substantial share of workers in small rural counties commute to jobs outside the county seat area, often to employment centers in nearby counties (e.g., Decatur/Macon County; Champaign County; Coles County).
• Local vs. out-of-county work: The most definitive measurement is provided by the Census Bureau’s workplace/residence flow datasets (LEHD/OnTheMap). The OnTheMap application reports the share of Moultrie County residents working in-county versus out-of-county and identifies primary destination counties.

Data note: This summary does not provide a single mean commute-minute value or an in-county-work percentage because those depend on the current ACS 5-year and LEHD update cycle; the linked sources provide the current published values.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Homeownership and renter shares for Moultrie County are reported by the ACS housing tenure tables on data.census.gov. Rural Illinois counties commonly have higher owner-occupancy than the state average, reflecting a housing stock dominated by single-family homes and farm-adjacent properties.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Published by ACS (median value tables) on data.census.gov.
• Recent trends: In rural central Illinois, values have generally risen from pre-2020 levels alongside broader Midwest appreciation, but with lower absolute prices and lower volatility than major metros. County-specific trend confirmation is best taken from the time series of ACS medians and local assessor/equalization reports.

Proxy note: Year-to-year volatility in small counties can reflect small sample sizes in survey-based estimates; multi-year ACS comparisons provide more stable trend signals than single-year changes.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported by ACS on data.census.gov. Rural county rents tend to be lower than metro Illinois, with limited apartment supply outside the county seat and larger villages.

Types of housing

Moultrie County’s housing stock is characterized by:

• Single-family detached homes as the predominant type in towns and unincorporated areas
• Farmhouses and rural residential lots/acreages outside municipalities
• Small multifamily buildings and apartments concentrated in Sullivan and other village centers
• Manufactured housing present in some rural and edge-of-town locations (varies by community)

Housing type distribution is available via ACS “Units in Structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (schools/amenities proximity)

• Sullivan (county seat): The densest concentration of amenities (county services, schools, parks, and local retail). Residential areas generally provide shorter in-town travel times to schools and civic facilities.
• Villages and rural areas: More dispersed housing with greater reliance on driving for school, groceries, and health services; school bus transportation is a core access mechanism for K–12 students.

Proxy note: “Neighborhood” boundaries are not standardized countywide; municipal limits and school attendance areas are the most consistent geographic references.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Illinois property taxes are administered locally and can be comparatively high as a share of home value, with rates varying by township, municipality, and school district overlap. For Moultrie County:

• Effective property tax rates and typical tax bills can be approximated using county-level summaries from widely used datasets, but the authoritative, location-specific figures come from the county assessment and tax extension process.
• A practical reference for county-level effective rates and median tax bills is the Moultrie County property tax overview (Tax-Rates.org), which compiles public information into comparable metrics.

Data note: “Average rate” and “typical homeowner cost” vary substantially within the county based on school district, exemptions, and assessed value; parcel-level bills from the county treasurer/collector are the definitive record, while countywide summaries are best treated as approximations.