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Kewanee, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Avery Rivera

Thinking about relocating to Kewanee from Raleigh

Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 2 years and Homes are going for about $70,000 on average. With a population of 12,280, Kewanee is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent year...

7 replies 14 upvotes moving
Avery Rivera

Is Kewanee walkable?

Random thought, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kewanee sits at 445.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $775 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

12 replies 9 upvotes qa
Evan

Freelancing from Kewanee -experience?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Madelyn Walker

Housing in Kewanee compared to Las Vegas

Random thought, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $775 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic...

1 replies 8 upvotes housing
Avery Rivera

How is Kewanee for outdoor activities?

First post here. It's a a small town city with about 12,280 people. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Luca Parker

Co-working spaces in Kewanee?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $70,000, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $775 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 12,280 people. With a population of 12,280, Kewanee is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changin...

6 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Everett

Best neighborhoods in Kewanee

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,280 people. Household incomes average around $49,668 in Kewanee. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisi...

5 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Aiden Smith

Is Kewanee still affordable?

OK so Household incomes average around $49,668 in Kewanee. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any in...

3 replies 9 upvotes housing
Evan

Is it worth buying in Kewanee?

Military spouse here. It's a a small town city with about 12,280 people. Rent is about $775/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $70,000, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,280, Kewanee is a small town. Public tr...

6 replies 9 upvotes housing
Isaac Allen

Quick question about Kewanee

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kewanee sits at 445.8 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Kewanee? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new...

5 replies 14 upvotes qa
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