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Crime in Mendota summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mendota. Key points include:
There were 35 total crimes in Mendota in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota is 507.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota is 130.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mendota is 377.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mendota is -76.04% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mendota Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mendota / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 35 | 507.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 130.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 72.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 26 | 377.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 101.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 18 | 261.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 14.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mendota summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mendota. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mendota is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mendota is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Mendota is $173,549.
The median income in Mendota is $51,632.
Mendota's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mendota Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mendota | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mendota, IL Weather
The average high in Mendota is 60.2° and the average low is 39.9°.
There are 68.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.1 inches of precipitation each year with 23.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mendota |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mendota Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mendota
The current population in Mendota is 6,994. The population has decreased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,994 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,915 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 6,961 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 6,996 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 6,927 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 7,057 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,035 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,980 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 7,182 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 7,321 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 7,161 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 7,314 | 2.5% |
| 2012 | 7,138 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,177 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 7,274 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mendota
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Mendota is:
61.6% White with 4,310 White residents.
1.4% African American with 96 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 41 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 259 Two Or More residents.
32.7% Hispanic with 2,286 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mendota | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 32.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mendota
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Mendota is 49.2% female with 3,438 female residents.
Mendota is 50.8% male with 3,556 male residents.
| Gender | Mendota | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mendota for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Mendota completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Mendota completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Mendota completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Mendota completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Mendota completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Mendota completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Mendota completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mendota completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Mendota completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mendota | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mendota, Illinois
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6.4% of households in Mendota earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Mendota earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Mendota earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.1% of households in Mendota earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.2% of households in Mendota earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Mendota earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Mendota earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.5% of households in Mendota earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Mendota earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in Mendota earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mendota | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
