Kankakee, IL

Living in Kankakee

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 41
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 63
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Schools 3
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Residents

26k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black41%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office16%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value -$7.6k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier36%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in Kankakee

United States45
Illinois50
Kankakee Metro Area39
Kankakee County39

Property Crime in Kankakee

United States48
Illinois43
Kankakee Metro Area44
Kankakee County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%

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 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Lewis University
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Hospitals

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Airports

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