Ford County , Illinois
Population: 13,396 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,782 Home $118,100 Rent $836/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,396 residents, Ford County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$60,782
Median Income
household
$118,100
Home Value
median
$836/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,782 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,674 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| Median Home Value | $118,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,396 |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.7%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
15.8%
Smoking
37.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.1%
No Physical Activity
22.9%
Depression
39.1%
Insufficient Sleep
78.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 26.2 · 26th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
44.05
🌀 Hurricane
15.19
🔥 Wildfire
1.78
❄️ Winter Storm
22.98
🌍 Earthquake
59.61
☀️ Drought
54.20
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