Stephenson County , Illinois

Population: 44,042 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $61,943 Home $127,500 Rent $764/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 44,042 residents, Stephenson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Stephenson County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$61,943
Median Income
household
$127,500
Home Value
median
$764/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $61,943
Per Capita Income $34,672
Poverty Rate 13.1%
Median Home Value $127,500
Median Gross Rent $764/mo
Owner Occupied 71.0%
Renter Occupied 29.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 44,042
Median Age 45.2 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.7%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

41.0%
Obesity
10.4%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
40.1%
High Blood Pressure
24.6%
No Physical Activity
24.3%
Depression
37.5%
Insufficient Sleep
80.2%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 73.9  ·  74th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
82.25
🌀 Hurricane
15.06
🔥 Wildfire
26.97
❄️ Winter Storm
44.30
🌍 Earthquake
57.67
☀️ Drought
81.04

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