Montgomery County , Illinois
Population: 28,078 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $61,863 Home $102,200 Rent $715/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 28,078 residents, Montgomery County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.
$61,863
Median Income
household
$102,200
Home Value
median
$715/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $61,863 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,463 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $102,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $715/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 28,078 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.2%
Obesity
10.1%
Diabetes
16.6%
Smoking
37.4%
High Blood Pressure
23.9%
No Physical Activity
23.5%
Depression
36.1%
Insufficient Sleep
75.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 65.4 · 65th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
71.47
🌀 Hurricane
42.14
🔥 Wildfire
13.65
❄️ Winter Storm
54.30
🌍 Earthquake
90.39
☀️ Drought
79.93
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