At a Glance
Median Income
$50,500
$24,132 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
Zillow: $240,752
Median Rent
$837/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.9% smoking rate
How New Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Pekin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Pekin residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,132. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Pekin is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,752. Median rent is $837/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
9.9% of adults in New Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Pekin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,377
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$24,132
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$1,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$837
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$240,752
Housing Units622
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation699 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
New Pekin was founded in 1883.
The median home in New Pekin was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.