Stark County , Illinois
Population: 5,324 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,284 Home $103,500 Rent $765/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,324 residents, Stark County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Stark County in the bottom 7% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$62,284
Median Income
household
$103,500
Home Value
median
$765/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,284 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,270 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| Median Home Value | $103,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $765/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,324 |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.2%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
22.9%
No Physical Activity
24.0%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
75.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 7.3 · 7th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
25.70
🌀 Hurricane
10.47
🔥 Wildfire
0.83
❄️ Winter Storm
7.89
🌍 Earthquake
30.41
☀️ Drought
78.91
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