Grundy County , Illinois

Population: 52,920 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $93,060 Home $259,200 Rent $1,137/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 52,920 residents, Grundy County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.

$93,060
Median Income
household
$259,200
Home Value
median
$1,137/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $93,060
Per Capita Income $43,744
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $259,200
Median Gross Rent $1,137/mo
Owner Occupied 75.8%
Renter Occupied 24.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 52,920
Median Age 38.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 24.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.4%
Obesity
10.3%
Diabetes
13.3%
Smoking
29.6%
High Blood Pressure
21.7%
No Physical Activity
22.0%
Depression
34.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 66.5  ·  67th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
68.77
🌀 Hurricane
9.39
🔥 Wildfire
15.68
❄️ Winter Storm
25.84
🌍 Earthquake
56.33
☀️ Drought
37.28

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