Living in Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford County is a county in Illinois with a population of around 39,227, part of the Peoria, IL MSA metro area. The main communities are Eureka, Minonk.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $758/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $202K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 37°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Woodford County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a moderately educated workforce (33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Woodford County, Illinois
Home price trend in Woodford County
Top Cities and towns in Woodford County
Eureka
Population: 5,295
Home price:$172,348
Minonk
Population: 2,078
Home price:$119,403
Demographics & Amenities in Woodford County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
40.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Woodford County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Woodford County
Average Summer temperature
91°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
36.15 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Woodford County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
59.6%
Total Employer Establishments
318,689
Poverty (%)
12.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Woodford County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, Concealed carry needs permit
Health inWoodford County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Woodford County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.53/ per 1000
Burglary
1.54/ per 1000
Arson
0.08/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.68/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000