2018 Best Places to Live in Stephenson CountyAbout this List

Lena

• Town in Illinois
• 9

Niche User: I've lived here my whole life and I know a lot of the citizens from working at local businesses. The majority of the town is very nice and always says hello, even to people they do not know. I went to the school in town from pre-K to 12 grade and can say that it could be better organized and prepare students a little better. However, there wasn't a single teacher that didn't take time to make sure I understood whatever we were learning.The town is continuing to grow and make itself better. I wouldn't be able to compare my town with many others since I have lived here my whole life. But, I would love to move to a city and experience life there. Even when I leave, I expect this town to still have the same safe, homey feeling it always has to me.
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• B

• B+

• 2,863 Population

Freeport

• Town in Illinois
• 30

Current Resident: After living in Freeport for almost two decades, I have learned quite a lot about the city. While there is definitely a lack of interesting things around, there are many opportunities for most people and plenty of room for the city to grow and prosper. Jobs are available if people are willing to look for them. The schools aren't bad and have amazing teachers and faculty. The only problem is the vocal minority of students who give the school a bad name. One thing I could see changing was focusing more on the surge of petty crimes that could keep people from moving to Freeport. By identifying roots of small crimes and keeping the city safe, many more people would be willing to move to Freeport. All in all, Freeport is a good small town, but it is not without fault. With some improvements and an influx of people who are committed to making the city a better place, Freeport could turn from a good city to a great one.
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• B

• C

• 24,537 Population

Davis

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: Davis is a very small and safe town. It is full of friendly people, and is close to a local school, Dakota High School. One of the only things I would like to see change is that there should be more places available for resources, such as a grocery store.
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• B+

• B

• 615 Population

Florence Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

• B+

• C+

• 1,111 Population

Rock Run Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 2,336 Population

West Point Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 3,231 Population

Pearl City

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Niche User: Pearl City is a very quiet town with a low crime rate and very friendly people. It is a great town to raise children in. Every body knows each other and neighbors are always willing to help each other out.
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• B

• B

• 868 Population

Rock Grove Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 1,357 Population

Oneco Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 1,305 Population

Loran Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 1,387 Population

Winslow Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 582 Population

German Valley

• Town in Illinois
• 3

Current Resident: Closely knit community with a strong focus on family. Short drive to other small towns, a large metro area, recreational points and two hours away from Chicago, Milwaukee, and the Iowa border!
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• B

• B+

• 520 Population

Kent Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 683 Population

Buckeye Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B-

• 1,078 Population

Rock City

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: Rock City is a rural town located alongside Highway 75 and is between Rockford and Freeport. Rock City is centrally located between 2 other smaller towns Dakota and Davis. The school district is Dakota, located in Dakota. Rock City is a pretty quiet town. It's country living in town(if that's possible). It's a great place to raise a family.
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• B-

• B

• 319 Population

Waddams Township

• Town in Illinois
• 3

• B-

• B+

• 737 Population

Orangeville

• Town in Illinois
• 9

• B-

• B-

• 891 Population

Harlem Township

• Town in Illinois
• 3

Niche User: Police cars are active and responsive
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• B-

• C

• 2,562 Population

Lancaster Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

• B-

• C+

• 1,448 Population

Dakota Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 798 Population

Cedarville

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• C

• 596 Population

Ridott Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: I really like living here. It is a very small township and not too long of a drive, maybe 10 minutes, to nearby towns to shop.
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• B-

• B

• 1,550 Population

Winslow

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 334 Population

Silver Creek Township

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B-

• 640 Population

Jefferson Township

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B

• 203 Population