Kankakee, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
24,384
Population
1,610/sq mi density
$45,119
Median Income
$24,194 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$155,307 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,119 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $986/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kankakee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 619 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,610/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1017°N, 87.8637°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kankakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Kankakee has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.9").