Pontiac, IL
Living in Pontiac
Bikeability
52
Walkability
44
Commute
91
Public Transit
17
Affordability
94
Public Safety
58
Airports
55
Hospitals
74
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
3
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
-527 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$1.6k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office21%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$97k
Median Home Value
+$5.5k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$582
Median Monthly Rent
+$132 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pontiac
United States45
Illinois50
Livingston County25
Property Crime in Pontiac
United States48
Illinois43
Livingston County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pontiac
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pontiac, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pontiac, IL
St Marys School
1 miles, SE
Grace Christian School
2 miles, SE
Pontiac Christian School
6 miles, E
St Paul School
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Pontiac, IL
Illinois State University
32 miles, SW
Illinois Wesleyan University
34 miles, SW
Eureka College
35 miles, W
Olivet Nazarene University
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pontiac, IL
Saint James Hospital
2 miles, SW
Gibson Community Hospital
32 miles, SE
St Joseph Medical Center
33 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Pontiac, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
57 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
62 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
77 miles, NE