Living in Stonefort, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stonefort · Census data 2020–2024
Stonefort has 422 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $56,477 (32% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $65,700, the median rent is $766/month.
Stonefort is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stonefort at a glance
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,477State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $65,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Stonefort a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Stonefort
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stonefort the median home value is $65,700, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Stonefort median household income
The median household income in Stonefort is $56,477 and the income per person is $25,384. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Stonefort: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 64.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.9%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.76
Stonefort demographics
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stonefort ›
Education in Stonefort
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Stonefort have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stonefort
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.2%
Stonefort vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonefort | 422 | $56,477 | $65,700 | $766 |
| New Burnside | 162 | $62,250 | $72,500 | — |
| Carrier Mills | 1,634 | $50,729 | $60,100 | $478 |
| Creal Springs | 324 | $53,125 | $55,800 | $754 |
| Crab Orchard | 394 | $148,906 | — | — |
| Harrisburg | 8,372 | $43,415 | $84,100 | $760 |
| Pittsburg | 682 | $53,203 | $129,200 | $1,026 |
| Marion | 16,836 | $56,912 | $158,300 | $921 |
| Goreville | 1,236 | $68,798 | $131,300 | $968 |
More for people moving to Stonefort
Stonefort ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Stonefort: FAQ
What is the median household income in Stonefort, IL?
The median household income in Stonefort is $56,477, 32% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Stonefort?
The median home value in Stonefort is $65,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Stonefort?
The median gross rent in Stonefort is $766 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Stonefort, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Stonefort?
The median age in Stonefort is 42.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Stonefort?
The average commute to work in Stonefort is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stonefort?
The unemployment rate in Stonefort is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stonefort?
4.9% of adults in Stonefort have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: