The Town FilesMassac County, Illinois
13,865 people. The median home is worth $121,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $65,116.
Towns in Massac County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | 5,969 | $86,000 | $50,399 | 43.5 |
| Brookport | 725 | $58,300 | $38,000 | 37.1 |
People and housing
| Massac County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $756 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,116 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,858 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,753 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 778 storm events in Massac County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Massac County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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).