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

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

Relatively Low

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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