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Stonington, IL

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Population
794
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
608 ft
Median Home Value
$106,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,972
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Stonington

Stonington is a quiet village of around 800 residents tucked into the farmland of Christian County, Illinois. Located right along Route 48, the community offers a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere with open skies and friendly neighborhood streets. It also serves as a handy spot for commuters, sitting roughly halfway between Taylorville and Decatur for easy access to shopping, dining, and jobs.

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Daily life here centers on a close-knit community spirit and plenty of room to spread out. The town offers affordable homes, quiet surroundings, and the kind of relaxed pace that is hard to find in larger metro areas. For homebuyers looking for small-town simplicity with convenient highway connections across central Illinois, Stonington is a welcoming place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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