Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Peotone is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,462. Residents earn $104,792 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Peotone receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Peotone offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Peotone is $104,792, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Peotone among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Peotone is $261,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,102 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Peotone is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 97 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 727 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Peotone experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,792 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,145 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $261,400 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $328,249 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| Median List Price | $309,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $168 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,102 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 96.9/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 72.7/100K |
| Assault | 24.2/100K |
| Total Property | 726.6/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 96.9/100K |
| Theft | 557.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.7/100K |
| Arson | 48.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3307°N, 87.7963°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |