Kankakee, IL
Living in Kankakee
Bikeability52
Walkability41
Commute69
Public Transit58
Affordability89
Public Safety48
Airports76
Hospitals54
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-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
$38kMedian 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
$88kMedian Home Value-$7.6k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median 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
Public Schools near Kankakee, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kankakee, IL
Grace Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Kankakee Trinity Academy
2 miles, NW
Maternity Bvm School
4 miles, N
St Paul's Lutheran School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Kankakee, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
4 miles, N
Governors State University
25 miles, N
University of St Francis
32 miles, N
Lewis University
37 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kankakee, IL
Presence St Marys Hospital
1 miles, N
Riverside Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Kankakee, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
48 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
61 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, S