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Streator, Illinois

Introduction to Streator, Illinois

Streator, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 44 miles N of Bloomington, Illinois and 80 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 14,190.

Streator History

The Kaskaskia tribe of the Illiniwek Confederation were the first inhabitants of the area now known as Streator. These Indians were primarily hunters, farmers, gatherers, warriors and traders. French explorers Louis Jolliet Father and Jacques Marquette were the first Europeans to arrive in this region in 1673. Marquette established a church in the village in 1675. The development of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1821 led to the rapid growth of Streator. The first settlement, which went on to become the city of Streator, was established by John O'Neil in 1861. Streator was officially incorporated as a city in 1868.

Streator and nearby Attractions

  • Streator Public Library
  • Streator City Hall
  • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Lentman Lake
  • Anderson Fields Golf Course
  • Oakland Park

Things To Do In Streator

The parks in Streator provide a host of recreational facilities for the enjoyment of both adults and children. The Westgate Plaza Shopping Center and the Northport Shopping Center are other popular tourist haunts.

Streator Transportation

Central IL Regional Airport is nearby.

Streator Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by the Illinois Valley Community College, the Heartland Community College and the Illinois Wesleyan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Streator Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Streator Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Streator, IL

Comparing Streator 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 Citizens98
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population67
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built12
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Historic Streator

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Methodist church ca. 1900

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Methodist church ca. 1900

Bridge over Vermillion River 1901 Oct. 4.

Viaduct at Streator 1901 Oct. 4.

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