The Town FilesStockton, Illinois
Village in Jo Daviess County · population 1,728 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,700
- Household income
- $46,934
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 39.1
Stockton is a village of 1,728 people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The median home is worth $93,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns, quieter than 90% of Illinois towns.
How Stockton 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 Stockton is worth $93,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $46,934, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stockton | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $791 | $960 |
| Median household income | $46,934 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stockton
| People | Stockton | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Stockton
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 12.1°F. About 38.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 143 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 17, 2026 about 6.7 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 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Jo Daviess County since 1996
Jo Daviess County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3283: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Jo Daviess County
Jo Daviess County had 7,485 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,804 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Stockton itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Stockton
3 public schools with 517 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Elem School | PK-5 | 223 | 13.9 |
| Stockton Sr High School | 9-12 | 171 | 10.7 |
| Stockton Middle School | 6-8 | 123 | 17.6 |
Towns near Stockton
- Lena, IL9.4 mi · 2,772 people · home $146,000
- Apple Canyon Lake, IL9.8 mi · 574 people · home $329,400
- Warren, IL9.8 mi · 1,323 people · home $102,200
- Pearl City, IL10.7 mi · 790 people · home $128,200
- Elizabeth, IL11.5 mi · 694 people · home $135,900
- Lake Carroll, IL14.4 mi · 852 people · home $348,500
- Gratiot, WI14.7 mi · 575 people · home $326,800
- Hanover, IL15.4 mi · 863 people · home $89,500
Stockton questions
Is Stockton, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stockton scores better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns and quieter than 90%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Stockton?
The median owner-occupied home in Stockton is valued at $93,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,934, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in Stockton?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 12.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.7 inches of precipitation a year and 35.7 inches of snow.
Does Stockton get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stockton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 17, 2026. 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)