At a Glance
Median Income
$71,500
$36,378 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $225,947
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pecatonica a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.9% (47% 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 $225,947. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$36,378
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$1,089
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$225,947
Housing Units920
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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