The Town FilesJersey County, Illinois
21,274 people. The median home is worth $171,900 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $80,361.
Towns in Jersey County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerseyville | 8,337 | $143,900 | $73,529 | 44.9 |
People and housing
| Jersey County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $846 | $960 |
| Median household income | $80,361 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
5,218 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,258 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 329 storm events in Jersey County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jersey County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).