Peoria County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
179,831 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$615 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 23
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 3 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 47, IL State House District 93, IL
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Schools

Charter Oak Primary School
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Mark W Bills Middle School
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Methodist College
4 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Midstate College
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Bradley University
10 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Proctor Hospital
9 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Methodist Medical Center of Illinois
11 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
11 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
60 miles, N • 1.4 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
65 miles, S • 1 star
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