The Town FilesMontgomery County, Illinois
27,942 people. The median home is worth $112,300 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $63,620.
Towns in Montgomery County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 6,605 | $104,200 | $53,958 | 43.7 |
| Hillsboro | 5,902 | $111,700 | $50,158 | 40.4 |
People and housing
| Montgomery County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $723 | $960 |
| Median household income | $63,620 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 42.8 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
8,783 jobs in 2024, average pay $83,351 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 454 storm events in Montgomery County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Montgomery County has been included in 7 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 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).