Stonefort is a small town of 396 in Illinois, with a median household income of $41,696
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stonefort stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stonefort is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stonefort city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.2
Stonefort's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stonefort costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stonefort, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$739
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,696
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stonefort's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
153.3 /100k
Property Crime
438.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Stonefort, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stonefort sees average highs of 43.3°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.2 inches of snow per year.
Stonefort's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stonefort roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $59,300 and median rent is $739/month.
Stonefort's violent crime rate is 153.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 438.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Stonefort, IL has a population of 396, a median household income of $41,696, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stonefort averages 43.3°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches
with about 7.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stonefort, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62987.
The population of Stonefort, Illinois is 396 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stonefort: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $59,300, median household income $41,696, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stonefort side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
