Mendota, Illinois

Population 7,138

Mendota is located in Lasalle County, IL. The population is 7,138, making Mendota the 5th largest city in Lasalle County.

There are 4 public schools in Mendota with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Mendota is very low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Mendota is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Mendota property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Mendota include Mendota Township, Troy Grove Township and Meriden Township.

Mendota Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.8%

Crime Rate

59.74% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 43
  • Violent Crimes: 157
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 128
  • Property Crime: 855
  • Larceny Theft: 684

Registered Offenders

79.31% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Mendota
  • 2.80 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

108 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 98

Unemployment

Very High 5.0%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Mendota, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Mendota's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Holy Cross Elementary School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Mendota, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Mendota, IL issued 0 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: $642
  • 1 Bedroom: $646
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,155
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,242

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Environmental Hazards

108 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Mendota, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Mendota, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Mendota, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.63°
  • February 24.78°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 48.9°
  • May 61.18°
  • June 68.8°
  • July 72.62°
  • August 70.03°
  • September 60.53°
  • October 50.9°
  • November 39.13°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Mendota, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Mendota, IL: $44,625

Unemployment

Unemployment in Mendota is 5.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.42%
White Collar - 43.58%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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