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Kankakee, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,384
Population
1,610/sq mi density
$45,119
Median Income
$24,194 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$147,935 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
912
Violent Crime/100K
3,374 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,119 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
912 violent crimes/100K (140% above avg)
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Kankakee has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").