Effingham County sits at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 70, giving residents direct highway access to St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Champaign-Urbana within roughly two hours. The county’s public school districts consistently report above-average state test scores and graduation rates, while Lake Sara and the adjacent parks provide boating, fishing, and hiking minutes from most neighborhoods. Regional employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics anchor the local economy, and the county hospital plus multiple clinics supply comprehensive medical services without requiring travel to larger cities.
Effingham County currently has 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $399,966.67 and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $849,900. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale. The average annual property tax for Effingham County is $2,964.86.
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