At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$30,665 per capita
Home Value
$101,000
Zillow: $129,383
Median Rent
$869/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stonington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 6.4% (78% above 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 $129,383. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population667
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,450/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$30,665
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,000
Rent$869
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$129,383
Housing Units376
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
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.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.