Kankakee, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Kankakee, Illinois Summary
Life in Kankakee research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Kankakee over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Kankakee:
The population in Kankakee is 24,795.
The median home value in Kankakee is $125,881.
The median income in Kankakee is $42,180.
The cost of living in Kankakee is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Kankakee is $955.
The unemployment rate in Kankakee is 7.4%.
The poverty rate in Kankakee is 28.7%.
The average high in Kankakee is 60.4° and the average low is 39.8°.
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Kankakee, IL Crime Report
Crime in Kankakee summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Kankakee. Key points include:
There were 410 total crimes in Kankakee in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Kankakee is 1,585.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Kankakee is 943.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Kankakee is 641.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Kankakee is -31.79% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Kankakee Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kankakee / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 410 | 1,585.3 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 244 | 943.4 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 8 | 30.9 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 33 | 127.6 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 180 | 696.0 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 166 | 641.8 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 112 | 433.1 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 52 | 201.1 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Kankakee, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Kankakee summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kankakee. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kankakee is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kankakee is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Kankakee is $125,881.
The median income in Kankakee is $42,180.
Kankakee's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kankakee Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kankakee | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 90 | 100 | |
Kankakee, IL Weather
The average high in Kankakee is 60.4° and the average low is 39.8°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kankakee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.3 |
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3 Reviews & Comments About Kankakee
/5
Kalisha Buckhanon -
I was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois. When I was about 15, I was Miss Junior Kankakee of the town. I grew up with my parents and siblings in our nice homes, with dogs, a strong church community and peace of mind. I had a fabulous education in Kankakee Schools, where I was always a top student and leader. I got into the best schools in the world. From there I chose the University of Chicago and eventually transitioned to graduate school at The New School in New York City, where I became a published novelist. I love to come home and stock up on everything that is sooo cheap and economical compared to bigger places: clothes, food, toiletries, etc...The Kankakee County Fair may be the best in the state; I return for it every year and I am so looking forward to it this year! Best, Kalisha
Trill Dan -
I live in Kankakee and the schools are not under funded my boy Kankakee junior high is ranked top 3 in boys basketball and we are a good school without any type of bugs
Rosie Graf -
Oh come on I live in Kankakee it's not that bad
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Kankakee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kankakee
The current population in Kankakee is 24,795. The population has decreased -10.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,795 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 25,884 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 26,036 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 26,424 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 26,821 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 27,145 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 27,412 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 27,560 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 27,735 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 27,598 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kankakee
Kankakee is:
35.1% White with 8,711 White residents.
41.1% African American with 10,201 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 242 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 11 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 483 Two Or More residents.
20.7% Hispanic with 5,134 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.1% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 41.1% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 20.7% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Kankakee
Kankakee is 51.1% female with 12,673 female residents.
Kankakee is 48.9% male with 12,121 male residents.
| Gender | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kankakee for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Kankakee completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Kankakee completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Kankakee completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Kankakee completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Kankakee completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Kankakee completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Kankakee completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Kankakee completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Kankakee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kankakee, Illinois
13.5% of households in Kankakee earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Kankakee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.9% of households in Kankakee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.3% of households in Kankakee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Kankakee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Kankakee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Kankakee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.3% of households in Kankakee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Kankakee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.5% of households in Kankakee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kankakee | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.9% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.3% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
