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Dakota, IL
Village in Stephenson County, Illinois.
Population
645
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,595
ZIP codes
0
Dakota and its ZIP codes
Dakota at a glance
- Dakota is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,815, 33% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $656 a month.
Local data for Dakota, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dakota, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,815
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$656/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (196), German Americans (177), Dutch Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephenson County. PPP loans are for Dakota.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,022
17,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,610
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $6,984 per person
How people get to work
Dakota, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.9%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit9.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dakota, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
697
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dakota, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Dakota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rock CityVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CedarvilleVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| DavisVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| RidottVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Willow LakeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake SummersetCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| OrangevilleVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| FreeportCity | 9 mi | 11.9 |
| PecatonicaVillage | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| DurandVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| German ValleyVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Westlake VillageCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BaileyvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Juda, WICensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LenaVillage | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| WinslowVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dakota, IL in?
- Dakota is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Dakota, IL?
- About 645 people live in Dakota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dakota?
- Nearby places include Rock City (3.4 mi), Cedarville (5.7 mi), Davis (6.1 mi), Ridott (6.8 mi), Willow Lake (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023