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Crime in Pontoon Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pontoon Beach. Key points include:
There were 113 total crimes in Pontoon Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontoon Beach is 1,953.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontoon Beach is 259.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pontoon Beach is 1,693.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pontoon Beach is -7.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Pontoon Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pontoon Beach / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 113 | 1,953.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 259.2 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 51.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 121.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 98 | 1,693.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 293.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 58 | 1,002.4 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 397.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pontoon Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pontoon Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pontoon Beach is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pontoon Beach is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pontoon Beach is $187,320.
The median income in Pontoon Beach is $62,861.
Pontoon Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pontoon Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pontoon Beach | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 69 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pontoon Beach, IL Weather
The average high in Pontoon Beach is 65.3° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 71.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pontoon Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pontoon Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pontoon Beach
The current population in Pontoon Beach is 6,025. The population has decreased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,025 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 6,131 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 6,039 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 6,153 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 5,822 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,793 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 5,725 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 5,881 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 5,753 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,840 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,804 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,771 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 5,790 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 6,066 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 6,054 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pontoon Beach
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Pontoon Beach is:
65.4% White with 3,938 White residents.
8.4% African American with 508 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 68 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 366 Two Or More residents.
19.0% Hispanic with 1,145 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pontoon Beach | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pontoon Beach
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Pontoon Beach is 46.2% female with 2,782 female residents.
Pontoon Beach is 53.8% male with 3,242 male residents.
| Gender | Pontoon Beach | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pontoon Beach for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Pontoon Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pontoon Beach | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pontoon Beach, Illinois
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11.7% of households in Pontoon Beach earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.8% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.3% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.8% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Pontoon Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pontoon Beach | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
