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Kewanee, IL
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Kewanee, IL
At a Glance
How Kewanee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kewanee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kewanee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kewanee residents earn a median household income of $49,668 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,763. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kewanee is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,298. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.6% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Kewanee reports 446 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,923/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Kewanee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kewanee has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.