The Town FilesStreator, Illinois
City in LaSalle County · population 12,500 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $94,700
- Household income
- $57,609
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 37.6
Streator is a city of 12,500 people in LaSalle County, Illinois. The median home is worth $94,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 96% of Illinois towns, more walkable than 84% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Streator ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Streator is worth $94,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $57,609, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 63.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Streator | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $852 | $960 |
| Median household income | $57,609 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 63.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Streator
| People | Streator | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Streator
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Streator since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 11, 2026 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 13, 2004.
Severe weather in LaSalle County since 1996
LaSalle County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in LaSalle County
LaSalle County had 39,242 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,537 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Streator itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Public schools in Streator
6 public schools with 2,754 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streator Twp High School | 9-12 | 781 | 13.9 |
| Northlawn Jr High School | 5-8 | 606 | 14.1 |
| Centennial Elem School | K-4 | 460 | 13.9 |
| Kimes Elem School | PK-2 | 444 | 16.4 |
| Woodland Elementary/Jr High Sch | PK-8 | 315 | 11.7 |
| Woodland High School | 9-12 | 148 | 11.4 |
Towns near Streator
- Marseilles, IL15.6 mi · 4,845 people · home $142,500
- Ottawa, IL15.8 mi · 18,840 people · home $154,000
- Oglesby, IL17.1 mi · 3,712 people · home $139,700
- Pontiac, IL19.0 mi · 11,150 people · home $116,300
- LaSalle, IL20.1 mi · 9,582 people · home $113,500
- Dwight, IL21.3 mi · 4,032 people · home $155,600
- Peru, IL22.8 mi · 9,896 people · home $154,300
- Spring Valley, IL22.9 mi · 5,582 people · home $153,300
Streator questions
Is Streator, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Streator scores better for retirees than 30% of Illinois towns and quieter than 35%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Streator?
The median owner-occupied home in Streator is valued at $94,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,609, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Streator?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.4 inches of snow.
Does Streator get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Streator since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 11, 2026. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)