The Town FilesDe Witt County, Illinois
15,373 people. The median home is worth $130,300 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $71,678.
Towns in De Witt County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 7,004 | $102,800 | $62,323 | 38.4 |
| Farmer City | 1,828 | $138,500 | $67,067 | 42.2 |
| Wapella | 513 | $98,500 | $51,818 | 37.8 |
People and housing
| De Witt County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $903 | $960 |
| Median household income | $71,678 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,008 jobs in 2024, average pay $67,169 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 345 storm events in De Witt County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
De Witt County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).