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Rantoul, Illinois

Introduction to Rantoul, Illinois

Rantoul, Illinois is 14 miles N of Champaign, Illinois and 110 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. In Champaign county, Rantoul is part of the Champaign - Urbana metro area. The population of Rantoul is 12,857.

Rantoul History

The village was established in 1890, and was named after Robert Rantoul, director of the Illinois Central Railroad. In 1917, the village was chosen to be the site of the Chanute Field airbase, due to its close proximity to the Illinois Central railroad. The War Department’s ground school, housed at the University of Illinois, was also one of the reasons for this move. The base was finally closed in 1993, and the site is presently partially occupied by Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum and the Rantoul National Aviation Center.

Rantoul and nearby Attractions

  • Rantoul Public Library
  • Rantoul National Aviation Center
  • Maple Grove Plaza Shopping Center
  • Willow Pond Golf Course
  • American Lutheran Church
  • Winston Park

Things To Do In Rantoul

The Chanute Air Museum is a great place to visit if one wants to learn about the history of Rantoul. The Maple Grove Plaza Shopping Center is a good place to shop. The Willow Pond Golf Course provides recreation for golf enthusiasts. The Illinois Skydiving Center located nearby provides thrills for the enjoyment of its tourists.

Rantoul Transportation

University of Illinois-Willard Airport, located nearby, provides air transportation facilities.

Rantoul Higher Education

Higher education is provided by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Parkland College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Rantoul Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Rantoul Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rantoul, IL

Comparing Rantoul 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45

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