The Town FilesGermantown Hills, Illinois
Village in Woodford County · population 3,412 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $264,900
- Household income
- $147,341
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 37.5
Germantown Hills is a village of 3,412 people in Woodford County, Illinois. The median home is worth $264,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 99% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 95% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 94% of Illinois towns.
- #2 in The 12 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Illinois
- #5 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Illinois
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #6 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
- #22 in The 22 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Illinois With Mild Winters
How Germantown Hills 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 Germantown Hills is worth $264,900, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $147,341, which is more affordable than 74% of Illinois towns. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Germantown Hills | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $264,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | — | $960 |
| Median household income | $147,341 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Germantown Hills
| People | Germantown Hills | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Germantown Hills
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Germantown Hills since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 17, 2013 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 195 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 97 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Woodford County since 1996
Woodford County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Woodford County
Woodford County had 11,428 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,993 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Germantown Hills itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Germantown Hills
6 public schools with 838 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Hills Elementary Sch | PK-4 | 466 | 17.3 |
| Germantown Hills Middle School | 5-8 | 372 | 15.5 |
| WCSEA Black Partridge Pub Day Pro | Other | — | — |
| WCSEA-GH-4-8 | Other | — | — |
| ROE 53 Academy | 9-12 | — | — |
| ROE 53 Safe School | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Germantown Hills
- Washington, IL4.6 mi · 16,071 people · home $221,900
- Metamora, IL5.3 mi · 3,904 people · home $201,800
- Peoria Heights, IL5.8 mi · 5,908 people · home $117,700
- East Peoria, IL7.8 mi · 22,484 people · home $163,500
- Peoria, IL8.2 mi · 113,150 people · home $156,200
- Chillicothe, IL10.4 mi · 6,128 people · home $132,900
- Eureka, IL10.4 mi · 5,227 people · home $154,300
- West Peoria, IL10.5 mi · 4,263 people · home $93,900
Germantown Hills questions
Is Germantown Hills, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Germantown Hills scores better for retirees than 81% of Illinois towns and quieter than 40%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Germantown Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Germantown Hills is valued at $264,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $147,341, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Germantown Hills?
July highs average 86.3°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 22.4 inches of snow.
Does Germantown Hills get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Germantown Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013. 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)