StanfordIL
A town of 514. A typical home worth about $195K.
What makes Stanford stand out
The thing Stanford does most differently from other towns.
514 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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Weather
Forecast →Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanford. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Stanford home is worth about $195K
The typical Stanford home is worth about $195,000, up 5.3% in a year, 34% below the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Stanford
Most working residents leave Stanford for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (39%), Normal (18%) and Peoria (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Stanford has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Stanford
No violent or property crimes were reported in Stanford in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Stanford is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Stanford is
Stanford beats the Illinois average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Stanford | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 15.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Stanford for work
Where Stanford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Stanford
Village in Illinois, United States
Stanford is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 600 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 600
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 680 ft
- ZIP code
- 61774