StanfordIL
A town of 491, settled in 1861. A regional job hub with 1,375 jobs.
What makes Stanford stand out
The thing Stanford does most differently from other towns.
491 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Stanford’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanford. Another town gets a different order.
About one in nine working residents works right in Stanford
Most working residents leave Stanford for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Flora (26%), Effingham (10%) and Salem (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Stanford has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Stanford is
Stanford beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Stanford | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.5% | 10.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 5.9% |
0.8% of Stanford is conserved land
2.6 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Every workday, about 1,347 people come to Stanford for work
Where Stanford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Stanford
Township in Illinois, United States
Stanford Township is one of twelve townships in Clay County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 625 and it contained 252 housing units.
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- Established
- 1861
- Population
- 625
- Area
- 53 sq mi
- Elevation
- 449 ft