County population in 2017: 21,955 (27% urban, 73% rural); it was 22,289 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 4,471 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,269 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 7,123 Renter-occupied apartments: 2,013 (it was 2,095 in 2000)
% of renters here:
23%
State:
33%
Land area: 601 sq. mi.
Water area: 17.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 37 people per square mile (low).
March 2019 cost of living index in Jo Daviess County: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (19.3%), Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (15.9%), Finance, insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing (12.4%), Construction (12.2%), Educational, health and social services (10.9%), Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (10.1%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2017: $3,067 (1.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2017: $2,698 (2.0%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 7.0%
Jo Daviess County:
7.0%
Illinois:
12.6%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.5% for Black residents, 2.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 70.6% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 20.5% for other race residents, 26.4% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2017: 49.8 years old
(Males: 48.7 years old, Females: 51.2 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 50.6 years old, Black residents: 49.6 years old, American Indian residents: 90.1 years old, Asian residents: 47.7 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 37.2 years old, Other race residents: 35.1 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jo Daviess County is $414 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $492 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $656 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Jo Daviess County: Brewster Public Access (A), Graybill Farm (B), Hickory Grove Dairy (C), Macomber Farm (D), Twelve Oaks Farm (E), Holmestead Farms (F), Bonnett Dairy Farms (G), Busjahn Farms (H), Heimerginder Farms (I), Williams Farm (J), Balduaf Beef Farm (K), Star Ambulance (L), Freeport Rural Fire Protection District Station 3 (M), German Valley Fire Protection District Station 2 (N), Pearl City Fire Department Kent Station (O), Rock City Fire Protection District (P), Freeport Rural Fire Protection District Station 2 Headquarters (Q). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Jo Daviess County include: Kingdom Hall (A), Van Brocklin Church (B), Basswood Church (C), Bethel Church (D), Pleasant View Church (E), Richland Church (F), Richland Salem Church (G), Ridott Christian Reformed Church (H), Sabin Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Ellis Van Brocklin Cemetery (1), Waddams Grove Cemetery (2), Wagner Cemetery (3), Waite Cemetery (4), Babbs Grove Cemetery (5), Bellview Cemetery (6), Bethlehem Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Muddy Creek (A), Coon Creek (B), Silver Creek (C), Spring Branch (D), East Spafford Branch (E), Brush Creek (F), Brown Creek (G), Boone Branch (H), Miller Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Jo Daviess County include: Wirth Prairie Nature Preserve (1), Blackhawk Battlefield Park (2), Wayside Park (3), Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park (4), Oakdale Nature Preserve (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 725 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 92.1% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24.2%
Number of foreign born residents: 572 (45.3% naturalized citizens)
Jo Daviess County:
2.6%
Whole state:
14.3%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
132010 or later
1142000 to 2009
2161990 to 1999
331980 to 1989
401970 to 1979
135Before 1970
Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 61.5%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 11,490
One, attached: 510
Two: 354
3 or 4: 460
5 to 9: 181
10 to 19: 79
20 to 49: 146
50 or more: 42
Mobile homes: 483
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 1
Housing units in Jo Daviess County with a mortgage: 4,016 (125 second mortgage, 417 home equity loan, 38 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 3,702
Here:
57.1% with mortgage
State:
63.1% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Jo Daviess County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
7,844
10
Mainline Protestant
4,000
24
Evangelical Protestant
951
9
Other
124
3
None
9,759
-
Jo Daviess County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
Jo Daviess County:
3.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:
2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:
0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:
0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:
1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:
0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Jo Daviess County:
6.30 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:
2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
This county:
16.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jo Daviess County:
9.1%
Illinois:
8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jo Daviess County:
27.1%
State:
25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
11.7%
State:
14.5%
Agriculture in Jo Daviess County:
Average size of farms: 267 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $70,943 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $202.77 The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.96% The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 57.54% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $63,870 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 55.55% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $68,868 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 89.08% Average age of principal farm operators: 55 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 21.65 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 13.57% Corn for grain: 68898 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 383 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 37527 harvested acres Land in orchards: 123 acres
Tornado activity:
Jo Daviess County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 12255139.5 times below overall U.S. average. On 10/8/1958, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Jo Daviess County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 299.3 miles away from Jo Daviess County center On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.3 miles away from the county center On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 276.2 miles away from the county center On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 331.2 miles away from the county center On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 298.7 miles away from Jo Daviess County center On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 286.0 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Illinois Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm, Incident Period: January 31, 2011 to February 03, 2011, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1960: March 17, 2011, FEMA Id: 1960, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Winter Storm
Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: July 19, 2010 to August 07, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1935: August 19, 2010, FEMA Id: 1935, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Illinois Snow, Incident Period: February 05, 2008 to February 06, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3283: March 13, 2008, FEMA Id: 3283, Natural disaster type: Snow
Illinois Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3230: September 07, 2005, FEMA Id: 3230, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Illinois Flooding, Incident Period: April 18, 2001 to May 29, 2001, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1368: May 09, 2001, FEMA Id: 1368, Natural disaster type: Flood
Illinois Severe Storms and Flash Flooding, Incident Period: May 16, 1999 to May 17, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1278: May 28, 1999, FEMA Id: 1278, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flash Flood
Illinois Flooding, Severe Storms, Incident Period: April 13, 1993 to October 22, 1993, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-997: July 09, 1993, FEMA Id: 997, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Illinois Flooding, Severe Storm, Tornado, Incident Period: May 15, 1990 to July 03, 1990, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-871: June 22, 1990, FEMA Id: 871, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Illinois Blizzards and Snowstorms, Incident Period: January 16, 1979, Emergency Declared EM-3068: January 16, 1979, FEMA Id: 3068, Natural disaster type: Snowstorm, Blizzard
Illinois SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, Incident Period: June 10, 1974, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-438: June 10, 1974, FEMA Id: 438, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
4 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Jo Daviess County (14) is near the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11 Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 7, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.2 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.8 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 10.0 Deaths per 1000 population from 2007 to 2014: 10.4
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 2.8 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 8.8
Population without health insurance coverage in 2013: 13.4% Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2013: 5.5%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Jo Daviess County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 4,937 (4,485 aged, 452 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 161 (3%)
Most common underlying causes of death in Jo Daviess County, Illinois in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (371)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (269)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (184)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 9% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 4.43 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 677 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 363 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 13,048
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 802 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,107 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 13
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 47 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 80
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 4
Household type by relationship:
Households: 21,955
In family households: 17,682 (3,520 male householders, 2,796 female householders)
5,380 spouses, 5,151 children (4,599 natural, 40 adopted, 509 stepchildren), 254 grandchildren, 27 brothers or sisters, 102 parents, 185 other relatives, 238 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 4,077 (1,770 male householders (1,448 living alone)), 1,685 female householders (1,410 living alone)), 617 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 204
Size of family households: 3,722 2-persons, 1,127 3-persons, 837 4-persons, 330 5-persons, 309 6-persons, 34 7-or-more-persons.
3,062 married couples with children.
781 single-parent households (202 men, 579 women).
95.6% of residents of Jo Daviess speak English at home.
2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (65% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 11% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (74% speak English very well, 18% speak English well, 8% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (33% speak English very well, 67% speak English well).
0.4% of residents speak other language at home (93% speak English very well, 7% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $114,751,000 ($5,079 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $1,191,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $64,218,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $24,396,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $10,745,000 Federal grants: $9,572,000 Federal procurement contracts: $1,196,000 ($18,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $4,623,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $713,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,005,000 Federal Government insurance: $39,259,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 1,229
Here:
54 per 1000 residents
State:
75 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,156
Here:
51 per 1000 residents
State:
43 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +124
Here:
+5 per 1000 residents
State:
+26 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: +123
Here:
+5 per 1000 residents
State:
-31 per 1000 residents
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 2.37 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
6.7
State:
6.4
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.6
State:
4.2
Year house built in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
32014 or later
2702010 to 2013
1,6592000 to 2009
2,1761990 to 1999
1,3181980 to 1989
1,6331970 to 1979
9831960 to 1969
7451950 to 1959
4881940 to 1949
4,3821939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Cars and other vehicles available in Jo Daviess County in owner-occupied houses/condos
137no vehicle
2,0051 vehicle
3,5202 vehicles
1,4673 vehicles
3774 vehicles
1735+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Jo Daviess County in renter-occupied apartments
291no vehicle
1,0501 vehicle
5342 vehicles
1933 vehicles
404 vehicles
05+ vehicles
88.7% of Jo Daviess County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 36% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 47% lived in Illinois.
Jo Daviess County:
88.7%
State average:
87.1%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 10,326
Other state: 10,851
Northeast: 403
Midwest: 9,728
South: 435
West: 365
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Jo Daviess County
(50.3%)
(49.7%)
, Columbia County, New York 
, Oneida County, Idaho 
, Story County, Iowa 
1.13% ($40,743 average AGI)
-31 per 1000 residents
