Stonefort-Bank-block-il, 2018
Stonefort’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2018.
- 1853Stonefort is settled
StonefortIL
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
220
2025 Census estimate · −1.3% since 2020
Typical home
$165K
+0.9% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
42.1
years
Land area
2 sq mi
Is Stonefort a good place to live?
Of the 769 Illinois towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Stonefort. Stonefort has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Stonefort stand out
Where Stonefort beats most towns.
Small town
220 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Stonefort: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stonefort, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterStonefort water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers38% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Stonefort’s trash rules yet
SchoolsVienna High School District 133Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District2 districts serve Stonefort; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWilliamson County ClerkWilliamson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP code6298762987 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stonefort.
Housing
The typical home in Stonefort is valued at about $165K
The typical Stonefort home is worth about $165,000, up 0.9% in a year, 44% below the Illinois typical home. At $766 a month, Stonefort’s median rent is below both the Illinois town median ($1,129 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 64% of Stonefort households own their home.
$165KZillow home value
| Stonefort | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $766 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 64% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Stonefort$165K
Illinois$296K
+0.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Stonefort faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
81risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stonefort
Most working residents leave Stonefort for work: only 0% work in town. At 33 minutes, Stonefort’s average trip to work is against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. The median household income in Stonefort is $56,000.
0%work in town
| Stonefort | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Stonefort0%
Marion20%
Harrisburg11%
Carrier Mills4%
Herrin4%
19 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Stonefort
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Stonefort
Stonefort has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Stonefort’s July high is 88°F.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–45°
Spring46–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Stonefort is
Stonefort beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 18% of adults binge drink in Stonefort.
| Stonefort | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
6 better21 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Stonefort | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.6% |
Harrisburg Medical Center
10.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Stonefort
17pages on Stonefort
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stonefort; the nearest are
Southeastern Illinois CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrisburg17.2 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionSouthern Illinois University-CarbondaleUniversity or college · Public · Carbondale28.8 mi$13,334 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Stonefort residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Stonefort for work
Where Stonefort’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Stonefort
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Stonefort
Village in Illinois, United States
Stonefort is a village in Saline and Williamson Counties, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stonefort had a population of 224.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62987
Questions about Stonefort
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stonefort, IL a good place to live?
Stonefort has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.