Stillman Valley, IL

Illinois

Stillman Valley is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,261. Residents earn $87,311 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,261 Population 2,212/sq mi density
$87,311 Median Income $37,710 per capita
$168,000 Home Value $275,946 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,311 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,311
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $168,000
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,125
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Stillman Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,261
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,212/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,311
Per Capita$37,710
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$3,853M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,000
Rent$1,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$275,946

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation718 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Libraries9

Is Stillman Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Stillman Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Stillman Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Stillman Valley is $87,311, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Stillman Valley is $168,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Stillman Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Stillman Valley has a population of 1,261 with a density of 2,212 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 5.4% Hispanic, 6.1% Black.

Population

1,261
Total Population
2,212
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Stillman Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Stillman Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Stillman Valley is $87,311, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Stillman Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,311
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,710
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
IRS Avg AGI$74,066

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,030
County GDP$3,853M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare87
Retail121
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,958
70% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Stillman Valley is $168,000, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,125 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $275,946.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$168,000
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$275,946

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$226
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,125
3% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,958
70% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%
In Stillman Valley, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 17.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Stillman Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity17.9%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death7,241/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access67.6%
Healthcare Facilities87

Crime Rates: Stillman Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Stillman Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,212/sq mi
Coordinates42.1054°N, 89.1790°W
County FIPS17141
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 29.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.34
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,212/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants113
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home7.6%

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