The Town FilesDurand, Illinois
Village in Winnebago County · population 1,390 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,500
- Household income
- $65,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 42.4
Durand is a village of 1,390 people in Winnebago County, Illinois. The median home is worth $135,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 82% of Illinois towns, better for families than 81% of Illinois towns.
How Durand ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Durand is worth $135,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $65,688, which is more affordable than 55% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $796 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Durand | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $796 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,688 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Durand
| People | Durand | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Durand
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durand since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 8, 1958 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Winnebago County since 1996
Winnebago County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Winnebago County
Winnebago County had 126,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,400 a year. Unemployment was 6.2% in 2023; in Durand itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Durand
4 public schools with 505 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Elem School | PK-6 | 270 | 10.8 |
| Durand High School | 9-12 | 174 | 9.2 |
| Durand Jr High School | 7-8 | 61 | 8.7 |
| Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Durand
- Lake Summerset, IL3.5 mi · 2,342 people · home $237,300
- Davis, IL4.6 mi · 589 people · home $142,700
- Avon, WI7.5 mi · 570 people · home $248,000
- Westlake Village, IL8.7 mi · 1,493 people · home $239,200
- Pecatonica, IL8.8 mi · 2,090 people · home $143,900
- Spring Grove, WI9.4 mi · 919 people · home $260,500
- Newark, WI10.1 mi · 1,510 people · home $335,900
- Dakota, IL10.7 mi · 500 people · home $115,600
Durand questions
Is Durand, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Durand scores better for retirees than 82% of Illinois towns and quieter than 66%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Durand?
The median owner-occupied home in Durand is valued at $135,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,688, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $796 a month.
What is the weather like in Durand?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 10.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.4 inches of snow.
Does Durand get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durand since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 8, 1958. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)