The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Kankakee county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 24.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 61% and the area covered by water is 0.58%. The overall influence score for Kankakee is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Kankakee, Illinois with a blue border. Regions of Illinois that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Illinois. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Kankakee County is located in northeastern Illinois, about 60 miles south of Chicago. As of 2019, the county had a population of 113,449 people. The median age is 38 years old and the median household income is $58,845. Approximately 79% of the population is white, 14.6% is African American, 2.2% is Asian, 3.3% is Hispanic or Latino, and 0.9% is two or more races.
The living conditions in Kankakee County are generally good; however, there are pockets of poverty within the county. The poverty rate in Kankakee County is 14.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 12.3%. In addition, the unemployment rate in Kankakee County is 6.1%, which is also slightly higher than the national average of 5.8%. The cost of living in Kankakee County is lower than the national average; however, housing prices have been steadily increasing since 2017.
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