City safety & data profile

PekinIL

Pekin, IL is a 33K-resident city in Tazewell County with a median household income of $60,790.

Tazewell County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pekin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pekin has a population larger than 67% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $120,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 33%
By size
$60,790
Median income
$120,700
Median home
12.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Pekin

Pekin posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pekin area.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pekin

Where Pekin income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$60,790 Bottom 23% higher than 23% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Pekin, IL beyond the headline numbers

Pekin sits inside Tazewell County, Illinois, at roughly 40.57°N, -89.64°W. Population 33,223, $60,790 median household income. Median home value $120,700, median rent $819. Poverty rate 12.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pekin's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.5%, then short sleep duration at 38.2%. 1 hospital in/around Pekin, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Pekin from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
33,223
Pekin
Median Income
$60,790
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$120,700
-47% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Tazewell County) - Pekin's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
130K-4%
Median Income
$77,982+39%
Median Home Value
$167,500+27%
Poverty Rate
9%-1%
Unemployment
3.6%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pekin, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$819/mo
Poverty Rate
12.8% -10% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.9%
Work From Home 7.4%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 90.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.8%
Physical Inactivity
26%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Diabetes
12.3%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 77.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
PEKIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pekin, IL? ▼
Pekin, IL has a population of 33,223 people, located in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Pekin? ▼
The median household income in Pekin, IL is $60,790 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
What is the median home value in Pekin? ▼
The median home value in Pekin, IL is $120,700. Median rent is $819/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pekin? ▼
The top health indicators in Pekin include Obesity (38.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38.2%), High Blood Pressure (36.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pekin? ▼
Pekin has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pekin? ▼
The median age in Pekin, IL is 41.9 years. 17.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pekin, IL is located in Tazewell County, Illinois. With a population of 33K and a $60,790 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pekin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Pekin's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Pekin area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Tazewell County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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