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Kewanee, IL


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Kewanee, Illinois

Kewanee, Illinois, in Henry county, is 39 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Kewanee is home to some 12,944 residents.

The People and Families of Kewanee

In Kewanee, about 52% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Kewanee.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kewanee had a median family income of $37,730.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Kewanee. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Kewanee Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Kewanee was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high.

Commuting

In Kewanee, 94% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Kewanee let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Kewanee Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Kewanee Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 17%Kewanee Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Kewanee, IL

Comparing Kewanee 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
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built11

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