A town of 11,294, settled in 1837. Home to 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 2 things Pontiac does most differently from other towns.
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1950 Census Enumeration District Maps - Illinois (IL) - Livingston County - Pontiac - ED 53-42 to 52
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Ordered by what stands out in Pontiac. Another town gets a different order.
About one in 3 of Pontiac’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (6%), Normal (5%) and Chicago (4%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
The median sale price was $178,000 in May 2026.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 97% of U.S. communities.
Pontiac beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Pontiac | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.3% |
Pontiac has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Pontiac reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 60% report less.
1.4 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pontiac Rec-Plex | — | 40 |
| 2. Chautauqua Park | — | 18 |
| 3. Play Park | — | 10 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
4 places in Pontiac on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Illinois, United States
Pontiac is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 11,150 as of the 2020 census.
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