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Stark County, IL
4 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Stark County, Illinois.
Population
5,308
Land area
288sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Stark County
Stark County at a glance
- Stark County is 92% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,878 a year, 25% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $735 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wyoming (1,578), Toulon (1,485) and Bradford (772).
Local data for Stark County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stark County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,878
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$104,500
Prices +24.1% in a year
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,428), Irish Americans (670), Scottish Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,520
1,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,494
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.96M
FY 2026, $7,770 per person
PPP loans
$14.59M
469 loans, 1,411 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.92K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stark County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stark County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
259
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stark County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stark County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stark County, IL?
- Wyoming is the largest city or town in Stark County, with about 1,578 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stark County?
- Stark County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 61421, 61426, 61449, 61483, 61491.
- What is the population of Stark County, IL?
- About 5,308 people live in Stark County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stark County?
- Stark County borders Peoria County, Knox County, Henry County, Bureau County, Marshall County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023