The Town FilesBoone County, Illinois
53,230 people. The median home is worth $216,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $84,571.
Towns in Boone County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere | 25,339 | $158,900 | $64,528 | 38.7 |
| Candlewick Lake | 5,115 | $172,300 | $86,146 | 34.5 |
| Poplar Grove | 5,049 | $270,700 | $120,278 | 36.5 |
People and housing
| Boone County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,041 | $960 |
| Median household income | $84,571 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
11,526 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,414 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 381 storm events in Boone County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Boone County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3283: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).