Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
13% of residents are under 18 in Stonington, against 22% in Illinois’ towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Stonington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Stonington beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 137 in 1880, a peak of 1,466 in 1920, 837 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2026 and 2 maps from 1952 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stonington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Stonington.
Values rose 2.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. In Stonington, the median rent is $900 a month, where Illinois’ towns sit at $1,129 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. The share of households in Stonington who are owner-occupiers: 80%.
| Stonington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
For half of commuters, work is under 23 miles away. Stonington’s average commute comes in at 22 minutes. Also worth knowing: most people who work leave Stonington to do it: just 1% work in town. The top destinations are Taylorville (18%), Springfield (17%) and Decatur (14%).
| Stonington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Stonington, 15% of adults smoke cigarettes. 19% of adults binge drink locally.
| Stonington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Stonington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Stonington after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2006. On expected storm and flood damage, Stonington sits above 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 34% come from inland flooding and 19% from drought. Since 2000, Stonington has seen 3 flood insurance claims paid out.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Stonington; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Stonington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Stonington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Stonington is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 837 at the 2020 census.
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Stonington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.