The Town FilesKankakee County, Illinois
106,635 people. The median home is worth $192,600 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $71,281.
Towns in Kankakee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | 24,052 | $104,900 | $47,514 | 36.1 |
| Bourbonnais | 18,164 | $253,100 | $81,708 | 35.8 |
| Bradley | 15,419 | $173,400 | $67,420 | 34.7 |
| Manteno | 9,210 | $248,400 | $97,634 | 45.6 |
| Momence | 3,117 | $154,800 | $58,365 | 37.9 |
People and housing
| Kankakee County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,097 | $960 |
| Median household income | $71,281 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 39.0 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
42,231 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,890 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 614 storm events in Kankakee County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kankakee County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 23, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1513: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| January 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3161: Illinois Winter Snow Storms |
| January 8, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3134: Il-Winter Storm 1/1/99 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).