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Ford County
  • County in Illinois
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Ford County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade B
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade C+
    6. Jobs
      grade B
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Ford County is located in Illinois with a population of 13,589. In Ford County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Ford County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ford County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $101,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $680
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      274.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      26.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      39.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      327
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      719.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      13.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Ford County

    Jobs
    grade B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,011
    National
    $69,021

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