Ford
7.1
High score (8-10)
Ford County is flat prairie farmland in east-central Illinois with about 13,000 people across the entire county. Paxton is the county seat with about 3,500 residents. The social world here is agricultural and entirely local.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
The county's proximity to Champaign-Urbana gives residents access to a real social environment, which is where people in Ford County actually go for entertainment. Within the county, there's nothing for an outsider.
Lower score (below 6)
Ford County is one of the most demographically stable — meaning closed — counties in Illinois. The same families have farmed the same land for generations, and outsiders are very visible. Social integration here is measured in years and requires either a job at a local employer or a family connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Ford, Illinois?
$42k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Ford, Illinois?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Ford, Illinois?
22% men have degree
What's the average male height in Ford, Illinois?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Ford, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.3