Kankakee

IL

Kankakee County, Illinois

Population 107K |Median income $71,281 |2 hospitals

Population
106,635
Kankakee County
Median Income
$71,281
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$192,600
-15% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
107K-6%
Median Income
$71,281+42%
Median Home Value
$192,600+32%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-26%
Unemployment
4.9%-57%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,097/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 73.4%
African American 14.3%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.8%
Short Sleep Duration
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
25%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Binge Drinking
17.3%
Current Smoking
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
13%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.1%
Annual Checkup 78.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
2
★★★
0
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL
KANKAKEE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
KANKAKEE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Kankakee Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Warnings high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sydney and Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Flash Flooding and Large Hail Possible

BOM · 1h ago
Weather Alerts

Fog Advisory Issued for Barrie, Collingwood, and Hillsdale

ECCC · 1h ago
Bushfire Alerts

Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Underway Near Belford in Singleton Council Area

NSW RFS · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Erie Waters from The Islands to Willowick

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Kankakee, IL? ▼
Kankakee, IL has a population of 106,635 people, located in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Kankakee? ▼
The median household income in Kankakee, IL is $71,281 per year. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in Kankakee? ▼
The median home value in Kankakee, IL is $192,600. Median rent is $1,097/month.
What are the top health concerns in Kankakee? ▼
The top health indicators in Kankakee include Obesity (39.8%), Short Sleep Duration (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Kankakee? ▼
Kankakee has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Kankakee? ▼
The median age in Kankakee, IL is 39 years. 21.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Kankakee, IL is located in Kankakee County, Illinois. With a population of 107K and a median household income of $71,281, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Kankakee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Kankakee County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.