The Town FilesAstoria, Illinois
Town in Fulton County · population 929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,600
- Household income
- $50,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.0
Astoria is a town of 929 people in Fulton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $67,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 90% of Illinois towns.
How Astoria ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Astoria is worth $67,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $50,536, which is more affordable than 96% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 67.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Astoria | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $680 | $960 |
| Median household income | $50,536 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 67.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Astoria
| People | Astoria | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 90.4% |
Weather in Astoria
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.0 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Astoria since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 4, 2023 about 7.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 16 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 8,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,887 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Astoria itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Astoria
3 public schools with 272 students, about 9.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Elem School | PK-5 | 135 | 11.3 |
| Astoria High School | 9-12 | 80 | 7.3 |
| Astoria Junior High School | 6-8 | 57 | 9.5 |
Towns near Astoria
- Vermont, IL6.0 mi · 570 people · home $57,000
- Rushville, IL13.4 mi · 3,005 people · home $94,700
- Beardstown, IL15.6 mi · 5,951 people · home $82,100
- Lewistown, IL15.8 mi · 2,041 people · home $102,200
- Havana, IL16.4 mi · 2,963 people · home $95,300
- Chandlerville, IL16.5 mi · 527 people · home $68,800
- Cuba, IL20.3 mi · 1,184 people · home $63,900
- Virginia, IL20.5 mi · 1,514 people · home $93,100
Astoria questions
Is Astoria, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Astoria scores better for retirees than 29% of Illinois towns and quieter than 90%. 13.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Astoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Astoria is valued at $67,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,536, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Astoria?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 18.0 inches of snow.
Does Astoria get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Astoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 4, 2023. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)