Stockton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jo Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,867 Population 993/sq mi density
$52,800 Median Income $31,330 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $160,609 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
119 Violent Crime/100K 654 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Stockton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,800
30% below
$31,330 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
69% below
Zillow: $160,609
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
69% below
654/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Stockton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stockton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
31%
Rent
69%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stockton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stockton residents earn a median household income of $52,800 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,330. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 742 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stockton is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,609. Median rent is $804/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Stockton reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 654/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Stockton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stockton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,867
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density993/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,800
Per Capita$31,330
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$804
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$160,609
Housing Units789
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent119/100K
Property654/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,364/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation975 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Stockton was founded in 1886.
The median home in Stockton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.