Pekin, IL

Living in Pekin

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 29
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 58
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Schools 2
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Residents

33k Population -887 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate37%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office27%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$6.9k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$541 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Pekin

United States45
Illinois50
Peoria Metro Area43
Tazewell County26

Property Crime in Pekin

United States48
Illinois43
Peoria Metro Area45
Tazewell County24

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 7
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pekin

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado24
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Pekin, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Pekin, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Pekin, IL

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Bradley University
9 miles, N
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Methodist College
15 miles, N
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Eureka College
21 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Pekin, IL

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Proctor Hospital
13 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Pekin, IL

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