Douglas County , Illinois
Population: 19,686 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $74,186 Home $142,600 Rent $818/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,686 residents, Douglas County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$74,186
Median Income
household
$142,600
Home Value
median
$818/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $74,186 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,630 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| Median Home Value | $142,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,686 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.5%
Obesity
11.7%
Diabetes
15.1%
Smoking
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
23.6%
No Physical Activity
23.6%
Depression
35.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 62.1 · 62th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
47.20
🌀 Hurricane
39.17
🔥 Wildfire
4.20
❄️ Winter Storm
63.08
🌍 Earthquake
76.43
☀️ Drought
89.28
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