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About Stanford
Village in Illinois, United StatesStanford 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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Housing in Stanford
The typical Stanford home is worth about $195,000, up 5.3% in a year, 34% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Stanford
Not graded
Stanford has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Stanford
Full picture →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.
Health in Stanford
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Stanford
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Stanford
Full climate →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.
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