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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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