At a Glance
Median Income
$64,750
$29,693 per capita
Home Value
$106,000
Zillow: $111,017
Median Rent
$741/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How South Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Pekin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Pekin residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,693. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Pekin is $106,000 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,017. Median rent is $741/month, with 19.7% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
South Pekin reports 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,930/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in South Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Pekin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population949
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,825/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$29,693
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$741
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$111,017
Housing Units368
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent368/100K
Property1,930/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault368/100K
Burglary460/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation512 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
South Pekin was founded in 1917.
The median home in South Pekin was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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