The Town FilesStephenson County, Illinois
43,768 people. The median home is worth $134,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $64,043.
Towns in Stephenson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 23,973 | $92,100 | $51,723 | 42.8 |
| Lena | 2,772 | $146,000 | $72,663 | 41.2 |
| Lake Summerset | 2,342 | $237,300 | $108,355 | 45.1 |
| Willow Lake | 1,026 | $162,200 | $100,568 | 57.0 |
| Pearl City | 790 | $128,200 | $63,295 | 32.3 |
| Orangeville | 766 | $152,700 | $69,464 | 38.2 |
| Cedarville | 663 | $125,700 | $67,569 | 49.5 |
| Davis | 589 | $142,700 | $62,050 | 47.1 |
| Dakota | 500 | $115,600 | $55,815 | 32.8 |
People and housing
| Stephenson County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $798 | $960 |
| Median household income | $64,043 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
17,367 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,932 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 697 storm events in Stephenson County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Stephenson County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).