Pekin, IL

Pekin, Illinois

Introduction to Pekin, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois is 9 miles S of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 136 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Tazewell County. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metro area. The population of Pekin is 33,857.

Pekin History

Robert de LaSalle and his 33 fellow explorers landed in the present day city of Pekin in January, 1680. They built a winter refuge in this area. This region was once inhabited by the Pottawatomie Native Americans. In 1812, Pekin was the village of Lebourse Sulky. Jonathan Tharp, a farmer, was the first white settler of the area. In 1824, he built a log cabin in Pekin. The area was named after the city of Sun - Pekin, China.

Pekin and nearby Attractions

• Powerton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Pettengill-Morron House Museum
• Glen Oak Zoo
• Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
• Miller Park Zo

Things To Do In Pekin

While in Pekin, you can plan a day trip to Everett Dirksen Park, James Park, Mineral Springs Park, John T McNaughton Park, Willow Park, and Blinkiron Park. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure time at Parkview Golf Course and Sunset Hills Golf Course. You can also visit the Pekin Public Library and the Tazewell County Historical Places to learn more about the history of the region. The Illinois Antique Center and the Glen Oak Zoo are nearby.

Pekin Transportation

Greater Peoria Regional Airport is nearby.

Pekin Higher Education

Bradley University and Illinois Central College are close to the city.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Pekin, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Pekin Almanac

Pekin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Pekin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pekin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Pekin Public Libraries

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Pekin Hospitals

PEKIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
600 SOUTH 13TH STREET
(309) 347-1151
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Pekin

Pekin High Schools (2004)

PEKIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
1903 COURT ST
309-347-4101
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 2,078 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

SCHRAMM EDUCATION CENTER
300 CEDAR ST
309-346-1186
A Special Education School
Serves 48 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Pekin Colleges

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