The Town FilesStillman Valley, Illinois
Village in Ogle County · population 1,075 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $175,800
- Household income
- $87,833
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 37 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 38.9
Stillman Valley is a village of 1,075 people in Ogle County, Illinois. The median home is worth $175,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 95% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 86% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 72% of Illinois towns.
How Stillman Valley 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 Stillman Valley is worth $175,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $87,833, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,307 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stillman Valley | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $960 |
| Median household income | $87,833 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Stillman Valley
| People | Stillman Valley | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Stillman Valley
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.5°F. About 37.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 37.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stillman Valley since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 9, 2015 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 7, 1980.
Severe weather in Ogle County since 1996
Ogle County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Ogle County
Ogle County had 14,934 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,187 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Stillman Valley itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Stillman Valley
3 public schools with 1,186 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillman Valley High School | 9-12 | 472 | 14.3 |
| Highland Elem School | PK-2 | 377 | 16.4 |
| Meridian Jr High School | 6-8 | 337 | 14.7 |
Towns near Stillman Valley
- Davis Junction, IL4.6 mi · 2,512 people · home $205,500
- Byron, IL4.6 mi · 3,784 people · home $198,700
- New Milford, IL8.1 mi · 794 people · home $132,500
- Oregon, IL10.3 mi · 3,604 people · home $142,600
- Hillcrest, IL11.3 mi · 1,224 people · home $164,200
- Winnebago, IL11.5 mi · 2,940 people · home $194,000
- Rockford, IL12.2 mi · 148,655 people · home $129,000
- Mount Morris, IL13.4 mi · 2,861 people · home $121,800
Stillman Valley questions
Is Stillman Valley, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stillman Valley scores better for retirees than 25% of Illinois towns and quieter than 52%. 24.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Stillman Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Stillman Valley is valued at $175,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,833, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,307 a month.
What is the weather like in Stillman Valley?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 14.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.2 inches of precipitation a year and 37.1 inches of snow.
Does Stillman Valley get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stillman Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 9, 2015. 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)