The Town FilesFord County, Illinois
13,406 people. The median home is worth $122,000 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,439.
Towns in Ford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 4,450 | $120,400 | $62,386 | 39.3 |
| Gibson City | 3,475 | $153,800 | $42,955 | 44.2 |
People and housing
| Ford County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $923 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,439 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,727 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,831 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 334 storm events in Ford County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Ford County has been included in 8 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 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| January 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3161: Illinois Winter Snow Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).