The Town FilesGeorgetown, Illinois
City in Vermilion County · population 3,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $71,800
- Household income
- $58,182
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 40.9
Georgetown is a city of 3,143 people in Vermilion County, Illinois. The median home is worth $71,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 75% of Illinois towns.
How Georgetown ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Georgetown is worth $71,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $58,182, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $757 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Georgetown | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $757 | $960 |
| Median household income | $58,182 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Georgetown
| People | Georgetown | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Georgetown
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F. About 39.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 10, 2021 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 18, 2000.
Severe weather in Vermilion County since 1996
Vermilion County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Vermilion County
Vermilion County had 25,748 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,579 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Georgetown itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Georgetown
3 public schools with 850 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest Elementary School | PK-5 | 407 | 13.6 |
| Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School | 9-12 | 240 | 11.4 |
| Mary Miller Junior High School | 6-8 | 203 | 11.9 |
Towns near Georgetown
- Westville, IL4.6 mi · 3,167 people · home $100,000
- Tilton, IL8.1 mi · 2,660 people · home $70,400
- Danville, IL11.5 mi · 29,204 people · home $79,000
- Covington, IN17.1 mi · 2,668 people · home $164,400
- St. Joseph, IL23.2 mi · 3,810 people · home $270,900
- Clinton, IN25.1 mi · 4,831 people · home $101,600
- Paris, IL25.2 mi · 8,291 people · home $75,700
- Rockville, IN26.0 mi · 2,510 people · home $99,600
Georgetown questions
Is Georgetown, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Georgetown scores better for retirees than 35% of Illinois towns and quieter than 41%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Georgetown?
The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown is valued at $71,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,182, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $757 a month.
What is the weather like in Georgetown?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 17.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.0 inches of precipitation a year and 14.8 inches of snow.
Does Georgetown get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 10, 2021. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)