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Pekin, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Pekin is a small town in Ohio with a population of 405. Residents earn $52,333 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 810/sq mi density
$52,333 Median Income $27,380 per capita
$88,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,333
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,400
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.6%
92% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population405
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,333
Per Capita$27,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,823M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units156
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking20.2%
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Libraries3

Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pekin receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pekin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pekin is $52,333, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pekin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pekin has a population of 405 with a density of 810 people per square mile. The median age is 54.2 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

405
Total Population
810
People / sq mi
54.2yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Pekin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pekin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pekin is $52,333, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Pekin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,333
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,380
Avg Weekly Wage$934
IRS Avg AGI$65,443

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)556
County GDP$1,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare48
Retail58
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,461
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone52.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Pekin is $88,400, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,400
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.5%
Housing Units156
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,461
27% above US avg
Effective Rate5.05%
In Pekin, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 20.2% are current smokers. 27.5% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pekin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.5%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits57.3%
Premature Death9,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access36.1%
Healthcare Facilities48
Pekin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density810/sq mi
Coordinates40.7207°N, 81.1246°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39019
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin. 93.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22.2%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.6%
92% below US avg
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density810/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.9%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants41
Retail Stores58

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone52.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.2%

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