Pekin, Illinois

Population 34,071

Pekin is located in Peoria County, IL. The population is 34,071, making Pekin the 2nd largest city in Peoria County.

There are 14 public schools in Pekin with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Pekin is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pekin is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pekin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pekin include Pekin Township, North Pekin and Marquette Heights.

Pekin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.2%

Crime Rate

6.26% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 81
  • Violent Crimes: 412
  • Robbery: 25
  • Burglary: 318
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

95.67% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Pekin
  • 0.59 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

195 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 177

Unemployment

Very High 5.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Pekin, IL and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Pekin's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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Crime view details

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

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  • In 2014, the city of Pekin, IL issued 28 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pekin, IL issued 30 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 30 permits, 22 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,003
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,070

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Environmental Hazards

195 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Pekin, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Pekin, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Pekin, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.17°
  • February 28.63°
  • March 42.8°
  • April 53.12°
  • May 65.11°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 76.85°
  • August 73.78°
  • September 66.52°
  • October 54.38°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 31.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pekin, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pekin, IL: $50,664

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pekin is 5.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.20%
White Collar - 55.80%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos
  • Darin LaHood

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

23 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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