Stonefort, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
389 Population 268/sq mi density
$53,365 Median Income $24,539 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $175,134 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,365 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stonefort, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,365
29% below
$24,539 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
70% below
Zillow: $175,134
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Stonefort Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
30%
Rent
62%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stonefort a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stonefort residents earn a median household income of $53,365 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,539. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stonefort is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,134. Median rent is $723/month, with 15.0% 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 1976.

Education

4.9% of adults in Stonefort hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stonefort has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population389
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density268/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,365
Per Capita$24,539
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$723
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$175,134
Housing Units176
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,841/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation431 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stonefort was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.