Ford County, IL
Living in Ford County
Bikeability41
Walkability47
Commute73
Public Transit20
Affordability93
Public Safety61
Airports34
Hospitals53
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-843 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$7.6k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$106 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Utility gas64%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ford County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Ford County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ford County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding58
Tornado29
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ford County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ford County, IL
Heritage Preparatory Academy
2 miles, NE
Christ Lutheran High School
10 miles, E
St Malachy School
20 miles, S
St Paul's Lutheran School
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Ford County, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
34 miles, S
Illinois State University
41 miles, W
Illinois Wesleyan University
41 miles, W
Olivet Nazarene University
43 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ford County, IL
Gibson Community Hospital
11 miles, SW
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE
Saint James Hospital
31 miles, NW
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
31 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Ford County, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
39 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
77 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
86 miles, N