Pecatonica, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,178 Population 1,702/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $36,378 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $242,305 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
148 Violent Crime/100K 246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pecatonica, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$36,378 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
52% below
Zillow: $242,305
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Pecatonica Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pecatonica's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
48%
Rent
94%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pecatonica a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pecatonica residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,378. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pecatonica is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,305. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 21.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Pecatonica reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 246/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Pecatonica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pecatonica has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,178
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,702/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$36,378
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$1,089
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$242,305
Housing Units920
Rent Burden21.4%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property246/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation752 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Pecatonica was founded in 1869.
The median home in Pecatonica was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.