Kankakee, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
24,384 Population
$45,119 Median Income
$105,500 Home Value
$986 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
818 Violent Crime / 100K
36.4 yrs Median Age
12.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
2.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.0
Education

People

Population24,384
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 43.9%

Economy

2.8/5
Median Income$45,119
Per Capita Income$24,194
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty Rate21.0%
County GDP$8,529M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$105,500
Zillow Value$147,935
Median Rent$986
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,326

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes15.7%
Depression20.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime818/100K
Property Crime4,559/100K
Murder22.2/100K
Vehicle Theft125.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul24° / 75°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow21 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.01
Libraries (County)8

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Work From Home4.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Kankakee Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,119
Home Value$105,500
Median Rent$986
Poverty Rate21.0%
Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
Unemployment4.2%
Violent Crime817.7 /100K
Avg Temperature51.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population24,384
Population Density1,610 per sq mi
Median Age36.4 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43.9% Black 40.3% Hispanic 0.9% Other 14.9%
White43.9%
Black or African American40.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.9%

Language

English Only79.3%
Spanish Speakers20.7%
English 79.3% Spanish 20.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.2%
Health Insurance91.4%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$45,119
Per Capita Income$24,194
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,075
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Poverty Rate21.0%
Total Establishments (County)2,200
County GDP$8,529M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation248
Healthcare Facilities312
Retail Stores343
Manufacturing104
Total Establishments2,200

Industry Mix

Restaurants 248 Healthcare 312 Retail 343 Manufacturing 104

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,985
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,321

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.6 min
Work From Home4.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$105,500
Zillow Home Value Index$147,935

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$154,950
Price Per Sq Ft$108
Homes Sold (month)22
Sale-to-List Ratio92.5%
Price Drops20.5%
Active Inventory83

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.4%

Rental Costs

15% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$986
Zillow Rent Index$1,136

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$914
1 Bedroom$1,011
2 Bedroom$1,326
3 Bedroom$1,745
4 Bedroom$1,774

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,321
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.99%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes15.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure40.2%
Asthma11.8%
COPD8.8%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity32.6%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.4%
Regular Checkup77.4%
Premature Death Rate10,618 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access83.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)312
Restaurants (County)248

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime817.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter22.2 /100K
Rape103.6 /100K
Robbery344.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault347.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,558.6 /100K
Burglary1,080.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,352.3 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft125.8 /100K
Arson55.5 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)14

Temperature

24°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.7 in
Annual Snowfall20.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation619 ft (189 m)
Land Area15.2 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density1,610 per sq mi
Latitude41.1017°
Longitude-87.8637°
County FIPS17091

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.7%

Republican +20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
High School+81.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.01

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,610 per sq mi
Land Area15.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)8
Public Libraries (County)8

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)14

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