Stephenson County, IL

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2019 Population

45,093

0.748% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

45.3

0.443% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

13.6%

6.07% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$48,805

1.64% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$97,800

0.825% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

20,922

1.41% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Stephenson County, IL had a population of 45.1k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $48,805. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Stephenson County, IL declined from 45,433 to 45,093, a −0.748% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,016 to $48,805, a 1.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stephenson County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.61%), White (Hispanic) (3.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.847%). 0% of the households in Stephenson County, IL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in Stephenson County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stephenson County, IL are Highland Community College (571 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Stephenson County, IL was $97,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%. Most people in Stephenson County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Stephenson County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Stephenson County, IL borders Carroll County, IL, Jo Daviess County, IL, Ogle County, IL, Winnebago County, IL, Green County, WI, and Lafayette County, WI.

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Diversity

Stephenson County, IL is home to a population of 45.1k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.49% of Stephenson County, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2019, there were 8.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.2k people) in Stephenson County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.52k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stephenson County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.2k ± 63
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.33k ± 268
White (Hispanic)
1.52k ± 200

3.96%

Hispanic Population

1.79k people

3.96% of the people in Stephenson County, IL are hispanic (1.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stephenson County, IL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

2.25%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.02k people

As of 2019, 2.49% of Stephenson County, IL residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stephenson County, IL was 2.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stephenson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Stephenson County, IL was 45.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Stephenson County, IL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Stephenson County, IL residents was 45.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
644,788 ± 19,210 people
India
156,084 ± 9,640 people
Poland
130,079 ± 8,810 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 644,788 Illinois residents, followed by India with 156,084 and Poland with 130,079.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

98.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Stephenson County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Stephenson County, IL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stephenson County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,154 ± 165
Gulf War (1990s)
375 ± 98
Korea
352 ± 85

Stephenson County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.08 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Stephenson County, IL is $48,805. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Stephenson County, IL was Census Tract 1 with a value of $67,870, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $66,518 and $65,675.

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,164. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Stephenson County, IL employs 20.9k people. The largest industries in Stephenson County, IL are Manufacturing (3,800 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), and Retail Trade (2,418 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,167), Utilities ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,007).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,805

2019 value

± $1,430

1.64%

1 Year Growth

± 4.27%

Households in Stephenson County, IL have a median annual income of $48,805, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $48,016 in 2018, which represents a 1.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Stephenson County, IL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

$75,849

Average Male Salary in Illinois

± $1,220

$56,164

Average Female Salary in Illinois

± $916

In 2019, full-time male employees in Illinois made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Illinois

Asian
$71,781 ± $3,365
White
$60,455 ± $832
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$58,312 ± $36,766

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Illinois workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Illinois.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Illinois by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stephenson County, IL is from Illinois.

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2018 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2019, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0501% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 5
Census Tract 10

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stephenson County, IL was Census Tract 1 with a value of $67,870, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $66,518 and $65,675.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Stephenson County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stephenson County, IL (6k out of 44.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,246 ± 403
Black
1,278 ± 238
Hispanic
402 ± 189

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stephenson County, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

20.9k

2019 Value

± 801

−1.41%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Stephenson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.41%, from 21.2k employees to 20.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stephenson County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,750 people), Production Occupations (2,577 people), and Management Occupations (1,834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stephenson County, IL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Stephenson County, IL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,750 people), Production Occupations (2,577 people), and Management Occupations (1,834 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Stephenson County, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.69 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.17 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.44 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Stephenson County, IL, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($94,205), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($73,375), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($70,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

20.9k

2019 Value

± 801

−1.41%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Stephenson County, IL declined at a rate of −1.41%, from 21.2k employees to 20.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stephenson County, IL, are Manufacturing (3,800 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), and Retail Trade (2,418 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stephenson County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Stephenson County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Stephenson County, IL, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,800 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,270 people), and Retail Trade (2,418 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Stephenson County, IL has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.07 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.82 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.64 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Stephenson County, IL, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,167), Utilities ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,007).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $122B, followed by Gasoline ($88.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($84.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.07T

2018 Value in Illinois

$2.16T

Projected 2045 Value in Illinois

101% growth

In 2018, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.07T. This is expected to increase 101% to $2.16T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$75.5B
Wisconsin
$51.8B
Michigan
$48B

In 2018, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $75.5B, followed by Wisconsin with $51.8B and Michigan and $48B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Stephenson County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.2%), followed by Other (7.33%). The most partisan county was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.2%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.33%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.2%), followed by Other (7.33%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Illinois.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Stephenson County, IL

54.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Illinois

Wayne County, IL
84.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Edwards County, IL
83% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Clay County, IL
79.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Illinois was Wayne County, IL with 84.3% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Illinois colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Stephenson County, IL awarded 571 degrees. The student population of Stephenson County, IL is skewed towards women, with 585 male students and 926 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stephenson County, IL are White (469 and 82.9%), followed by Black or African American (44 and 7.77%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 3.36%), and Two or More Races (10 and 1.77%).

The largest universities in Stephenson County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Highland Community College (571 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Stephenson County, IL are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (126 and 22.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 and 18.6%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (55 and 9.63%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degree-majorss awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
55 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Stephenson County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Stephenson County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Highland Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

571 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Stephenson County, IL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highland Community College with 571 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

196

Degrees Awarded to Men

375

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 196 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stephenson County, IL, which is 0.523 times less than the 375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Stephenson County, IL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
469 degrees awarded
Black or African American
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Stephenson County, IL was White students. These 469 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 44 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stephenson County, IL was $97,800 in 2019, which is 0.407 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $97,000 to $97,800, a 0.825% increase. The homeownership rate in Stephenson County, IL is 69.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Stephenson County, IL have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stephenson County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$97,800

2019 Median

± $3,289

$97,000

2018 Median

± $2,569

In 2019, the median property value in Stephenson County, IL grew to to $97,800 from the previous year's value of $97,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Stephenson County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stephenson County, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,805

Median Household Income

± $1,430

19.7k

Number of Households

± 778

In 2019, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Stephenson County, IL grew to $48,805 from the previous year's value of $48,016.

The following chart displays the households in Stephenson County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Stephenson County, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stephenson County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

69.9%

2019 Homeownership

68.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.9% of the housing units in Stephenson County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Stephenson County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stephenson County, IL have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Stephenson County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stephenson County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (5.48%)

In 2019, 77.8% of workers in Stephenson County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (5.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stephenson County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stephenson County, IL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.3% of the population of Stephenson County, IL has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Stephenson County, IL see 2238 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.61% decrease from the previous year (2371 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2023 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 468 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wayne County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (19.9%). Additionally, Vermilion County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,238 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stephenson County, IL

Primary care physicians in Stephenson County, IL see an average of 2,238 patients per year. This represents a 5.61% decrease from the previous year (2,371 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stephenson County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Illinois

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.74%

Uninsured

40.7%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

17.3%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stephenson County, IL grew by 4.8% from 5.48% to 5.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stephenson County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.