Find veterans benefits contacts for Kane County, Illinois.
In Kane County, about 16,900 veterans live here, give or take 965, and the county has the 7th largest veteran population among Illinois's 102 counties and equivalents. The largest service-era group is Vietnam era only, about 5,580, give or take 620; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. You can contact the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission or the Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs - Kane County for claims assistance. An accredited VSO representative can help with claims at no cost; confirm availability, appointment and meeting location before traveling. The Aurora VA Clinic is 11 miles from the county center, measured in a straight line, not by road. If you are rated 70 to 100 percent service-connected, Illinois provides a primary residence assessment exemption for qualifying veterans; other conditions apply. Check the linked state page for full terms.
Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Kane County.
Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Kane County. Physical office: Aurora, Kane County.
1677 Montogomery Rd., Suite 106, Aurora, IL, 60504Thursday and Fridays 9am-4pm
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Kane County. Physical office: Elgin, Kane County.
965 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL, 60120Monday, - Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (by appointment)
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Kane County. Physical office: North Aurora, Kane County.
161 S Lincolnway St., North Aurora, IL, 60542Mondays 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Contact the listed county or regional service for benefits assistance. Confirm the appointment, eligibility and meeting location with the provider.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 16,900, give or take 965 civilian veterans in Kane County.
By ACS estimates, Kane County has the 7th largest veteran population among Illinois's 102 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 17 percent below the Illinois share; below the national share. | 22 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 6 percent below the Illinois share; below the national share. | 10 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Kane County number about 5,270, give or take 540; their 31 percent share is above Illinois's 29 percent.
Kane County has about 1,300, give or take 342 veterans under 35; both the county and Illinois round to a 8 percent share.
Kane County has about 886, give or take 214 women veterans, making up 5 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Illinois.
| Measure | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $60,669 ± $2,120 | $53,526 ± $625 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,248 ± $609 | $43,938 ± $182 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 4.2% ± 1.1 points | 7.4% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 27.3% ± 3.6 points | 29.5% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 85.1% ± 2.5 points | 75.8% ± 0.6 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 3.2% ± 1.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 93.0% ± 2.2 points | 95.1% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 38.4% ± 3.4 points | 28.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 14,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 16,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 4,140 veterans in Kane County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 855 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 455 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 438 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 1,308 |
| 100 percent | 1,084 |
FY2019: 3,134 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,006.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 410 VA-backed home loans out of 11,763 home loans made in Kane County (3.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $400,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 5,580, give or take 620) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 2,600, give or take 524).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $107.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $86.2 million in medical care spending in Kane County for FY2025.
Edward Hines Junior Hospital (opens in a new tab)
5000 South 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141-3030
New-patient wait for mental health: 16 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 39 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 31 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Aurora VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
161 South Lincolnway, Suite 120, North Aurora, IL 60542-1659
New-patient wait for mental health: 12 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 11 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Aurora Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
750 Shoreline Drive, Suite 150, Aurora, IL 60504-6201
about 17 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Chicago VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
2122 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60612
about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Kane County is Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (opens in a new tab) in North Chicago, IL, about 39 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Kane County is Forest Park Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Forest Park, IL, about 33 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Chicago RO (station 328); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
20953 W Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421
815-423-9958
About 41.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Fort Sheridan National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Vattman Road Fort Sheridan, IL 60037
224-610-7296
About 36.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Sunset Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1707 N 12th St Quincy, IL 62301
217-222-8641
About 207 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Aurora, Elgin/Kane County CoC counted 15 veterans experiencing homelessness (15 sheltered, 0 unsheltered).
IL-517 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 23 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Edward Hines Junior Hospital (opens in a new tab), 708-202-8387. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Kane County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Illinois provides a primary residence assessment exemption for qualifying veterans rated 70 to 100 percent service-connected.
Dependents of qualifying Illinois veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total disability can receive a public college scholarship.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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