KickapooIL
A town of 8,175. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Kickapoo stand out
The 3 things Kickapoo does most differently from other towns.
Kickapoo has grown 17.4% since 2010
7,158 people in 2010; 8,175 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Kickapoo’s report card
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The data
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Kickapoo’s public schools outperform 75% of Illinois districts
The public schools Kickapoo’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary School | K–5 | 433 | A+ |
| St. Marys of Kickapoo Private | PK–8 | 87 | |
| Daarul Uloom Islamic School Private | PK–12 | 215 |
12.9% of Kickapoo is conserved land
33 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wildlife Prairie Park | 17.8 mi | 1,438 |
| 2. Kinsey Park | 12.8 mi | 386 |
| 3. Sommer Farm | 2.2 mi | 322 |
Most working residents commute out of Kickapoo
Most working residents leave Kickapoo for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (47%), Mossville (5%) and East Peoria (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Kickapoo beats the Illinois average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Kickapoo | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7.6% |
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kickapoo has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
33 miles of trails in Kickapoo
12.9% of the town is conserved land, across 4 parks and preserves.
About Kickapoo
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Kickapoo is an unincorporated community in Kickapoo Township, Peoria County, Illinois, United States. Kickapoo is located on U.S. Route 150, 10.8 miles (17.4 km) northwest of downtown Peoria. It was named after the Kickapoo people.
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- Elevation
- 663 ft
Kickapoo’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Kickapoo.