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Kankakee, IL
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Kankakee, IL
At a Glance
How Kankakee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kankakee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kankakee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kankakee residents earn a median household income of $45,119 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,194. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kankakee is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,935. Median rent is $986/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Kankakee reports 912 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 140% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,374/100K. The murder rate is 15.5/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Kankakee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kankakee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.