The Town FilesSt. David, Illinois
Village in Fulton County · population 522 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,400
- Household income
- $54,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.8
St. David is a village of 522 people in Fulton County, Illinois. The median home is worth $65,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 99% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 83% of Illinois towns.
How St. David 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 St. David is worth $65,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $54,583, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 95.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. David | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $960 |
| Median household income | $54,583 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 95.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in St. David
| People | St. David | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in St. David
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.4°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. David since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 13, 1995 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 144 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2023.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 20 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 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 8,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,887 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in St. David itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near St. David
- Canton, IL5.0 mi · 13,242 people · home $107,100
- Cuba, IL7.4 mi · 1,184 people · home $63,900
- Lewistown, IL8.5 mi · 2,041 people · home $102,200
- Havana, IL13.6 mi · 2,963 people · home $95,300
- Glasford, IL13.8 mi · 866 people · home $102,800
- Farmington, IL14.4 mi · 2,389 people · home $101,300
- Manito, IL15.1 mi · 1,552 people · home $112,600
- Lake Camelot, IL18.6 mi · 1,798 people · home $236,400
St. David questions
Is St. David, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. David scores better for retirees than 42% of Illinois towns and quieter than 99%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in St. David?
The median owner-occupied home in St. David is valued at $65,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,583, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in St. David?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 14.4 inches of snow.
Does St. David get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. David since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 13, 1995. 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)