The Town FilesPeoria County, Illinois
179,645 people. The median home is worth $158,500 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $65,108.
Towns in Peoria County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 113,150 | $156,200 | $59,410 | 35.5 |
| Chillicothe | 6,128 | $132,900 | $66,132 | 51.2 |
| Bartonville | 5,945 | $139,100 | $72,821 | 41.9 |
| Peoria Heights | 5,908 | $117,700 | $60,099 | 41.1 |
| West Peoria | 4,263 | $93,900 | $66,098 | 41.1 |
People and housing
| Peoria County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $993 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,108 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
103,940 jobs in 2024, average pay $74,778 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 760 storm events in Peoria County from 1996 to 2026, with 20 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Peoria County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).