At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$23,939 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $120,346
Median Rent
$825/mo
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pekin residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,939. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pekin is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,346. Median rent is $825/month, with 11.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
9.8% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pekin has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$23,939
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$902
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$825
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units46
Rent Burden11.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,471 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Pekin was founded in 1906.
The median home in Pekin was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.