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Stonington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
667 Population 1,450/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $30,665 per capita
$101,000 Home Value $128,514 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 1,276 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,000 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stonington, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,438
22% below
$30,665 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
64% below
Zillow: $128,514
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
1,276/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Stonington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Rent
75%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stonington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stonington residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,665. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stonington is $101,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,514. Median rent is $869/month, with 24.3% 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

Stonington reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,276/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Stonington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stonington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population667
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$30,665
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$869
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$128,514
Housing Units376
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property1,276/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Stonington was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.