Dresden Island Lock and Dam Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Channahon’s story
65 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1961Channahon is settled
ChannahonIL
A town of 13,927, settled in 1961. Nearly 6.9% of it is conserved land.
2 bordering townsMap →
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Population
13,927
+6.6% since 2010
Median home value
$328K
Census ACS
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
37.2
years
Jobs based here
7,343
Balanced
What makes Channahon stand out
The 3 things Channahon does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#229 most conserved land in IL
7.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
6.9% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Channahon
Health
Healthier than 77%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than IL on 11 measures, worse on 1.
100 U.S. towns● Channahon
Safety
Safer than 84%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade A−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Channahon’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Channahon. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
Homes in Channahon sell for about $335K
The median sale price was $335,000 in May 2026.
$335Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
57
days on market
101.2%
sale-to-list price
13
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
6.9% of Channahon is conserved land
7.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
#299for trails in IL
6.9%
conserved · 791 of 11,488 acres
7.8 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
#229
most conserved land in IL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prairie Wetland | 1.5 mi | 68 |
| 2. Central Park | 1.3 mi | 43 |
| 3. Arroyo Trails | 1.1 mi | 106 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Channahon beats the Illinois average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Channahon | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| More binge drinkers | 21.3% | 17.8% |
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
9.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
76th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 84% of U.S. towns
Channahon reports less crime per resident than 84% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Channahon0.6
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Channahon3.2
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
84th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
74th
percentile among IL towns
9
violent crimes reported in 2025
47
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Channahon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring40–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–63°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Channahon
Most working residents leave Channahon for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Joliet (13%), Chicago (9%) and Minooka (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Channahon6%
Joliet13%
Chicago9%
Minooka5%
Morris3%
21 mi
median commute distance
7,343
jobs based in Channahon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
15
paid flood claims since 1982
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
2 places in Channahon on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Channahon
Village in Illinois, United States
Channahon ( SHAN-ə-hon) is a village in Grundy and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 13,383 at the 2020 census. Located in a rural area southwest of Joliet, Illinois, Channahon lies at the confluence of the Des Plaines, Kankakee, and DuPage rivers, where they form the Illinois River. The Illinois and Michigan Canal also passes through the village, intersecting the DuPage River at Channahon State Park. Most of the village is within Channahon Township of Will County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1961
- Population
- 13,383
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 531 ft
- ZIP code
- 60410
Channahon’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Channahon.