Kankakee, IL

Community Overview

Named one of America's Best Places to Live by Livability.com

Located just 60 miles from Chicago, the Kankakee River Valley is separated from urban life by more than 30 miles of open prairie and is home to Kankakee River State Park. From its agricultural roots to its strong manufacturing base, Kankakee County embraces sustainability and offers economic incentives such as international trade assistance, technology support and workforce development programs. Olivet Nazarene University and Kankakee Community College draw students to the main cities of Bourbonnais and Kankakee, while historical allures include a variety of museums and the only two side-by-side Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the world.

Population
County Population: 110,705 Kankakee County
City Population: 26,480 Kankakee

Detailed Demographics Infomation

Climate
July High Temperature: 86 degrees F
January Low Temperature: 12 degrees F

Mild summers and cool winters make for a pleasant year-round climate in Kankakee County.

Schools
Kankakee County has 12 school districts, 11 parochial schools, Kankakee Community College, Olivet Nazarene University, the Kankakee Area Career Center and the Governor's State University Kankakee Education Center. The region is within a 75-minute drive of the University of Illinois, Governor's State University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, Loyola University, Chicago State University, Illinois Institute of Technology and many other institutions in the Chicago area.

Education Statistics

Health Care
Kankakee County is home to two major medical centers and a variety of general practitioners and specialists, making it easy for almost everyone to have their health care needs met close to home.

Neighborhoods
Kankakee County has a variety of neighborhoods with a variety of options for prospective home buyers. Bourbonnais' average home price is $254,000, Bradley's is $154,800, Kankakee's is $99,900 and Saint Anne's is $66,550.

Average Home Prices and Rent Payments

Business Climate
From its agricultural roots to its strong manufacturing base, Kankakee County offers economic incentives such as international trade assistance, technology support and workforce development programs.

Workforce and Labor Statistcs

Culture
Kankakee County boasts small-town charm and big-city amenities. The region is separated from urban life by more than 30 miles of open prairie.

Local Attractions

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