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Hoopeston, Illinois

Introduction to Hoopeston, Illinois

Hoopeston, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 38 miles NE of Champaign, Illinois and 93 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,965 people in the city.

Hoopeston History

The city of Hoopeston was initially developed as a railroad junction. It was established in 1871 and named after Thomas Hoopes, who offered his land for the laying of rail tracks. Hoopeston is located at the intersection of the Western and Vincennes Railroads.

Hoopeston and nearby Attractions

  • Pla Mor Lanes Bowling Alley
  • Champaign County Historical Museum
  • McFerren Park
  • Skater’s Paradise
  • Staerkel Planetarium
  • Kids Cheese Park

Things To Do In Hoopeston

The Kickapoo State Recreation Area and the Lorraine Theater are popular local recreational spots. Local museums include the Krannert Art Museum and the Early American Museum. Local parks include the Village of Cissna Park and the Crystal Lake Park. The Sweet Corn Festival is a very popular local festival.

Hoopeston Transportation

Flights are available from Terre Haute International Airport.

Hoopeston Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Parkland College, Olivet Nazarene University and Purdue University.

High Points

Hoopeston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Affordability of Rents
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Top 16%Hoopeston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hoopeston, IL

Comparing Hoopeston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Housing Recently Built22
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