The Town FilesJo Daviess County, Illinois
21,851 people. The median home is worth $209,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $73,993.
Towns in Jo Daviess County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 3,308 | $233,200 | $58,689 | 57.0 |
| Stockton | 1,728 | $93,700 | $46,934 | 39.1 |
| East Dubuque | 1,505 | $144,000 | $67,891 | 48.1 |
| The Galena Territory | 1,500 | $324,700 | $117,548 | 64.0 |
| Warren | 1,323 | $102,200 | $75,813 | 42.4 |
| Hanover | 863 | $89,500 | $42,250 | 46.5 |
| Elizabeth | 694 | $135,900 | $56,250 | 48.2 |
| Apple Canyon Lake | 574 | $329,400 | $115,072 | 60.3 |
People and housing
| Jo Daviess County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $825 | $960 |
| Median household income | $73,993 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 51.5 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
7,485 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,804 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 632 storm events in Jo Daviess County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jo Daviess County has been included in 16 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 |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3283: Record Snow And Near Record 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).