Kankakee, Illinois

Population 27,397

Kankakee is located in Kankakee County, IL. The population is 27,397, making Kankakee the largest city in Kankakee County.

There are 17 public schools in Kankakee with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Kankakee is high , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kankakee is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kankakee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kankakee include Kankakee Township, Aroma Park and Limestone.

Kankakee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 26%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.3%

Crime Rate

41.69% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 162
  • Violent Crimes: 912
  • Robbery: 205
  • Burglary: 603
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

97.30% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Kankakee
  • 0.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

282 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 13
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 239

Unemployment

High 8.4%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Kankakee, IL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Kankakee's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
4 Private Schools

Aquinas Catholic Academy-hickory

Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School

Grace Christian Academy

Kankakee Trinity Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Kankakee, IL

Property Reports view all

6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kankakee, IL issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kankakee, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $630
  • 1 Bedroom: $723
  • 2 Bedrooms: $953
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,280
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,393

Zip Codes

60901 60915 60922 60902

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Environmental Hazards

282 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Kankakee, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Kankakee, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Kankakee, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kankakee, IL

Earthquakes
Kankakee, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Kankakee, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Kankakee, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Kankakee, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kankakee, IL: $33,931

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kankakee is 8.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.34%
White Collar - 42.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Robin Kelly

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

8 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

9 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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