The Town FilesWhiteside County, Illinois
54,947 people. The median home is worth $127,100 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $67,500.
Towns in Whiteside County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 14,764 | $108,700 | $57,350 | 42.6 |
| Rock Falls | 8,789 | $83,900 | $49,600 | 37.7 |
| Morrison | 4,085 | $118,000 | $69,089 | 41.4 |
| Fulton | 3,647 | $121,700 | $45,581 | 44.6 |
People and housing
| Whiteside County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,100 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $856 | $960 |
| Median household income | $67,500 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.0 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
21,197 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,164 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 681 storm events in Whiteside County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Whiteside 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 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).