East Peoria, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Tazewell County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for East Peoria based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
East Peoria
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 63Income: 48Home Value: 16Safety: 100Education: 28Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52

Quick Stats

Population

22,485

2023 ACS

Median Income

$71,763

2023

Median Home Value

$160,800

2023

Median Rent

$894

2023

Median Age

42.4

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

103.1

100 = national avg

East Peoria is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, with a population of 22,485 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. East Peoria is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in East Peoria is $71,763, and the median home value is $160,800. The cost of living index is 103.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $894 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 42.4 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

22,485

Male

11,715

52.1%

Female

10,770

47.9%

Median Age

42.4

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

High School or Higher

40.3%

Foreign Born

1.1%

Veterans

5.4%

Married

44.5%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.125

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

93.4%

Foreign Born

1.1%

White
93.4%
Black
1.5%
Asian
1.0%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
3.5%
Other
0.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

3.6%

800 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

96.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
601 (75.1%)
Puerto Rican
27 (3.4%)
Salvadoran
5 (0.6%)
Guatemalan
2 (0.3%)
Colombian
27 (3.4%)
Other Hispanic
138 (17.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
26 (11.4%)
Chinese
12 (5.2%)
Filipino
60 (26.2%)
Vietnamese
20 (8.7%)
Korean
72 (31.4%)
Other Asian
40 (17.5%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
16 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

21,175

English Only

97.8%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

215 speakers

Limited English

0.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
215 (1.0%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
47 (0.2%)
Other Asian
42 (0.2%)
Korean
40 (0.2%)
Other Indo-European
36 (0.2%)
Tagalog
34 (0.2%)
German
28 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
11 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
6 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.4%

Limited English Proficiency

0.6%

Spanish
20.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
31.9% limited English
Other Asian
76.2% limited English
Tagalog
44.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
100.0% limited English
Vietnamese
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,222

5.4% of population

Disability Rate

15.6%

190 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$46,776

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
16.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.6%
Vietnam
44.6%
Korea
5.6%
World War II
0.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
2.0%
35-54
22.4%
55-64
13.0%
65-74
23.5%
75+
39.1%

Male Veterans

1,197

98.0%

Female Veterans

25

2.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$46,776

Non-Veteran Income

$39,956

Difference

$6,820

17.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

190

Without Disability

1,032

Disability Rate

15.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,750

#1 Ancestry

German

26.3% (5,921)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

15.3% (3,444)

#3 Ancestry

English

13.2% (2,961)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
26.3%
Irish
15.3%
English
13.2%
American
7.1%
Italian
3.7%
European
2.9%
French
2.2%
Polish
1.7%
Swedish
1.5%
Scotch-Irish
1.5%
Norwegian
1.2%
Dutch
1.2%
Scottish
1.1%
Welsh
0.7%
Czech
0.6%
Greek
0.6%
Swiss
0.4%
Hungarian
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
British
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,894

Family Households

5,867

59.3%

Married Couples

4,716

47.7%

Non-Family Households

4,027

40.7%

Single Mother Households

757

7.7%

Single Father Households

394

4.0%

Living Alone

3,363

34.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

4,119

In Married Couple

2,780

67.5%

With Single Mother

911

22.1%

With Single Father

428

10.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$92,639

Married Couple Income

$105,918

Single Mother Income

$42,782

Single Father Income

$73,676

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.7

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

216

Grandparents Responsible

134

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$71,763

-2% vs national

Per Capita Income

$39,435

+6% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.2%

-18% vs national

Gini Index

0.4263

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-33% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.5%

of households

How East Peoria Compares

East Peoria vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. East Peoria is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in East Peoria. The median household income here is $71,763.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.1%
$25-50K
19.1%
$50-75K
15.2%
$75-100K
14.2%
$100-150K
17.4%
$150-200K
10.0%
$200K+
7.0%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-38% vs IL avg

Labor Force

11,932

Employed

11,468

Mean Commute

19 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

19.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

40.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.4

Work from Home

7.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

103.1

100 = national avg

+3.1 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$45,385

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$107,274

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
103.3
Food
104.9
Transportation
93.9
Healthcare
103.9
Utilities
103.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$818

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,039

per month

The median household income in East Peoria, IL is $71,763, which is 2.0% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $39,435. The poverty rate of 11.2% is lower than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4263, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 11,932. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 19 minutes, with 7.9% working from home. About 82.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 103.1, which is 3.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 103.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $45,385 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$172,000

Median List Price

$169,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$104

Days on Market

26

Active Inventory

29

Months of Supply

2.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$169,967

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,325

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.4%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

50.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.4%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
50.0%
Listings with Price Drops
48.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 5.8%List Price โ†“ 8.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

13

New Listings

23

Pending Sales

22

Homes Sold โ†“ 31.6%New Listings โ†“ 32.4%Pending โ†“ 24.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$104

Median List $/SF

$120

Sale $/SF โ†“ 11.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 22.4%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in East Peoria, IL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Peoria, IL metro area, home prices have risen 327.6% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 59.6%. The 10-year growth rate is 52.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 44.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Peoria, IL housing market rather than East Peoria alone.

40yr โ†‘ 327.6%20yr โ†‘ 59.6%10yr โ†‘ 52.5%5yr โ†‘ 44.9%2yr โ†‘ 10.5%Q2 1979 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Peoria, IL

East Peoria vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. East Peoria is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$160,800

Median Rent

$894

Total Housing Units

10,912

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Owner Occupied

75.5%

Renter Occupied

24.5%

Median Property Tax

$3,813

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,148

Housing Types

Single Family
83.0%
Multi-Family
16.5%
Mobile Home
0.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,813

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.37%

of home value

Median Home Value

$160,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,272

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,813) by the median home value ($160,800). In East Peoria, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.37%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in East Peoria, IL is $172,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 26 days on the market. 15.4% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $104. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,325/month. About 75.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 10,912 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,813. The effective tax rate is 2.37%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.70

per 1,000 residents

+4% vs national

Property Crime Rate

23.64

per 1,000 residents

+37% vs national

Total Crimes

576

2024

Violent Clearance

71%

cases solved

Property Clearance

38%

cases solved

YoY Change

-14.0%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How East Peoria Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

East Peoria vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. East Peoria is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 34.4%Property โ†“ 13.6%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

East Peoria police solve 100% of murder cases but only 10% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.05100.0%
RapeViolent130.5946.2%
RobberyViolent30.1466.7%
Aggravated AssaultViolent411.8778.0%
BurglaryProperty1054.809.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty39117.8845.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty210.9628.6%

East Peoria, IL reported 59 violent crimes and 517 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.70 per 1,000 residents is 3.7% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 71% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 391 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 19.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024595172.7023.64
2023696133.1427.88
2022675923.0326.75
2021684713.0621.18
2019704093.1218.22
20181145845.0425.80
2017976844.2429.93
2016976254.2227.16
2015966394.1127.36

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

84.2

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

86.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

23.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

94.5

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

15

Public Assistance

$3.1M

Individual Assistance

$7.4M

Most Common Type

Flood

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $3.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$1.7M$2.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoNov 2013โ€”$1.1M
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$690K$2.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$274Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe Storm(s)Oct 2008$4K$1.6M
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2007$3Kโ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormDec 2006$314Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2003โ€”$94K
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$161Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 1990โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1985โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’Severe StormDec 1982โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1979โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1974โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

344

Total Claims Paid

$1,932,892

Avg Claim Payout

$5,619

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

1

Federal Funding

$2,078,571

Properties Protected

7

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.45

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide1$2,078,571

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

East Peoria has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (5 declarations). 344 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,131,303 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,420,679 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.5%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.4%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

East Peoria has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.9 mi

Pekin Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Pekin Memorial Hospital9.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Carle Eureka Hospital14.7 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Hopedale Hospital18.6 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Graham Hospital Association26.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
St Joseph Medical Center31.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Pop. Served

39,626

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
EAST PEORIA22,2840
NORTH TAZEWELL PWD8,3002
CATERPILLAR TRAIL PWD5,1250
RUSHVILLE3,3750
MILL POINT MHP2000
EDELSTEIN WATER COOP1130
VALLEY VIEW SUBDIVISION (WOODFORD)1000
BROADVIEW ESTATES EAST PEORIA890
HOLLANDS GROVE COURT SUBDIVISION400

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

66.0K MT

Top Emitter

Caterpillar Inc. - East Peoria Plant

52.1K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Caterpillar Inc. - East Peoria Plant
Caterpillar Inc
Other52,137
TAZEWELL RECYCLING & DISPOSAL FACILITY
Waste Management Inc
Waste13,849

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 9 water systems serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 66.0K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

19 min

-21% vs national

Drive Alone

82.6%

+5% vs national

Public Transit

0.7%

-26% vs national

Work From Home

7.9%

-15% vs national

Carpool

6.5%

Walk

1.2%

How East Peoria's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311010
202223020
202111000
202011100
201922010
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in East Peoria, IL is 19 minutes, which is 20.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 82.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.9% work from home, which is below the IL state average of 8.4%. 6.5% of workers carpool. 1.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.6%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

9,894

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.6%
Cellular Data Plan
74.5%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.9%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

93.9%

of households

Smartphone

89.0%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.1%

of households

Tablet

60.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
93.9%
Smartphone
89.0%
Desktop / Laptop
79.1%
Tablet
60.2%
Smartphone Only
11.1%
No Computer
6.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

East Peoria vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

9

Population Served

39,626

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EAST PEORIACommunityGround water22,2840
NORTH TAZEWELL PWDCommunityGround water8,3002
CATERPILLAR TRAIL PWDCommunityGround water5,1250
RUSHVILLECommunityGround water3,3750
MILL POINT MHPCommunityGround water2000
EDELSTEIN WATER COOPCommunityGround water1130
VALLEY VIEW SUBDIVISION (WOODFORD)CommunityPurchased ground water1000
BROADVIEW ESTATES EAST PEORIACommunityGround water890
HOLLANDS GROVE COURT SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water400

88.9% of households in East Peoria have broadband internet access. 75.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 11.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 9 water systems, providing water to 39,626 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. East Peoria is located in Tazewell County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in East Peoria.

Election Overview

Source: Tazewell County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

24,325

35.8%

GOP Votes

42,451

62.5%

Total Votes

67,966

Margin

R+26.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+26.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202424,32542,45167,96635.8%62.5%R+26.7
202024,81942,51369,05135.9%61.6%R+25.6
201620,56838,62063,34732.5%61.0%R+28.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Tazewell County recorded 67,966 total votes. Republicans won the county with 62.5% of the vote compared to 35.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+26.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Tazewell County has shifted 1.8 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

84

Total Assets

$72.1M

Total Income

$25.1M

Per 10K Residents

37.4

nonprofits

-39.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$285K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
12
Arts & Culture
8
Recreation & Sports
8
Education
7
Philanthropy
7
Human Services
5
Health Care
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Youth Development
2
Community Improvement
2
Unknown
2
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Food & Agriculture
1
International
1
Public Benefit
1
91.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $65.9M of $72.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in East Peoria

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONโ€”$41.8M$6.9M1988
FELLHEIMER TRUST FUNDPhilanthropy$7.8M$2.5M1976
VIRGINIA M METZGER TRโ€”$6.1M$1.7M2021
CUNDIFF SCHOLARSHIP TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.6M$2.1M2024
UTTERMOST INTERNATIONALHuman Services$1.8M$664K2017
KATHRYN ANN KNAPPENBERGER CHAR REM UNITRUSTโ€”$1.6M$582K2022
JOHN E TIMM CHARITABLE TRUSTโ€”$1.4M$375K1977
HELEN MCMILLAN CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$1.0M$241K1995
NITSCH THEATRE ARTS NFPArts & Culture$954K$457K2015
ELSIE C EBERHARDT TRUSTโ€”$949K$1.0M1994
SIMATER ENDOWMENT TRUnknown$929K$253K2023
SIMATER COMMUNITY TRPhilanthropy$666K$176K1998
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL ILLINOISInternational$632K$813K1994
RIVER CITY CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$531K$91K2022
LIDA HOME COMMUNITY TRPhilanthropy$471K$525K1998
AGAPE FULL GOSPEL MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALReligion$421K$121K2012
EAST PEORIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NFPCommunity Improvement$350K$189K2014
JOHN O WAYNE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF MACOMBโ€”$349K$62K1979
BUETTEMEIER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDEducation$312K$243K2024
EASTLIGHT THEATRE INCReligion$285K$222K1993
WPEO RADIO FOUNDATION INCReligion$194K$363K2014
MOMS WHO CAREEducation$183K$65K2017
TAZEWELL COUNTY HEADSTART PROGRAMEducation$150K$3.9M1977
LINCOLNLAND APICS LTD ANFPโ€”$138K$157K1974
CENTRAL ILLINOIS RIDING THERAPY INCHealth Care$110K$217K1946
MICHAEL P BROWN - COLON CANCERMedical Research$88K$104K2015
MID ILLINI BANDITSRecreation & Sports$70K$200K2022
THERESA TRACY STRIVE TO SURVIVEVoluntary Health$53K$176K2014
ENOUGH STUFF NFPHuman Services$47K$54K2022
THEODORE & BETSY WILLIAMSON EDUCATIONAL TRโ€”$44K$13K2024
SUMMIT PLANTING INITIATIVEReligion$40K$312K2022
BIKERS AGAINST STREET HUNGERFood & Agriculture$36K$54K2019
HELPING HANDS FOUNDATIONโ€”$18K$2K1990
RYAN PITTS FOUNDATIONEducation$13K$22K2023
MIDWEST GAMBLERS BASEBALL ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$11K$101K2019
CENTRAL ILLINOIS TRAVEL BASEBALL ORGANIZATIONRecreation & Sports$11K$188K2024
GRACE WITHOUT BORDERS NFPReligion$9K$64K2019
VANDERVOORN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$404$10K2022
EASTSIDE VOLLEYBALL CLUB LTDRecreation & Sports$1$30K2021

East Peoria, IL has 84 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $72.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 12 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 37.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

117

Total Approved

$45.6M

Jobs Supported

1,258

Per 10K Residents

52.0

SBA loans

-19.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

40

Top Lender

Morton Community Bank

24 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

105

Total Amount

$37.4M

Avg Loan

$355,893

Median Loan

$110,000

SBA Guaranteed

$27.2M(73%)

Jobs Supported

1,043

50410% of all loans

Loans

12

Total Amount

$8.2M

Avg Loan

$683,750

Median Loan

$560,500

7(a) โ€” 90%504 โ€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

15

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.2M

16% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$480,713

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services19 loans
NAICS 72
$13.0M
Professional & Technical Services17 loans
NAICS 54
$4.7M
Other Services14 loans
NAICS 81
$6.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance10 loans
NAICS 62
$2.4M
Admin, Support & Waste Management7 loans
NAICS 56
$956K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Corkar Llc1$4.1M
Del R Enterprises Llc1$4.1M
Cedar Street Mini Storage Llc2$3.5M
Hagel Metal Fabrication Inc.3$2.6M
Rj Distributing Co. Inc.1$2.3M
East Peoria 1008 Llc1$2.1M
Automotive Robotics Engineerin2$1.9M
Midwest Technical Institute Inc.1$1.8M
Krupa Investments Llc1$1.6M
Midwest Children's Therapy Pllc2$1.4M

East Peoria, IL has received 117 SBA loans totaling $45.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 105 loans (90% of the total), supporting 1,043 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 12 loans totaling $8.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in East Peoria is Morton Community Bank with 24 loans. That works out to 52.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

16

Total Population

247,036

Avg Median Income

-$41,606,062

Avg Home Value

-$41,525,942

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
615351,906$138,594$222,300N/A7.4
6155018,688$92,269$247,000$1,00141.2
6155440,783$62,484$123,500$81473.8
6157124,544$87,852$200,300$99653.5
61602977$17,273$222,700$9121.1
6160315,430$40,405$73,100$9764.2
6160427,502$50,628$100,000$90415.2
6160513,538$24,499$44,200$8314.4
616066,979$41,023$119,800$9071.2
6160710,734$75,845$155,200$1,01433.6
616104,572$49,853$86,500$8554.1
6161123,698$76,329$162,500$94241.0
6161428,142$68,379$169,700$94812.0
6161523,266$82,157$206,800$1,07929.6
616165,834$62,083$118,000$9212.5
61625443N/AN/AN/A0.1

East Peoria, IL has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 247,036. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$41,606,062. The average median home value is -$41,525,942. The average median monthly rent is -$83,332,514.

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