Kankakee County, IL

Living in Kankakee County

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 34
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 64
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Schools 11
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Residents

111k Population -1.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate34%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$8.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$730 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kankakee County

39
United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Kankakee County

44
United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 8
Feb 27 2 5
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kankakee County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kankakee County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kankakee County, IL

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Maternity Bvm School
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Kankakee County, IL

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Lewis University
34 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Kankakee County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Kankakee County, IL

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