The Town FilesWoodford County, Illinois
38,312 people. The median home is worth $197,600 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $91,483.
Towns in Woodford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 5,227 | $154,300 | $56,048 | 42.2 |
| Metamora | 3,904 | $201,800 | $129,479 | 35.4 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,412 | $264,900 | $147,341 | 37.5 |
| El Paso | 2,756 | $159,400 | $75,625 | 38.2 |
People and housing
| Woodford County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $912 | $960 |
| Median household income | $91,483 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
11,428 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,993 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 509 storm events in Woodford County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Woodford 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 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: 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).