Pecatonica is a small town of 2,141 in Illinois, with a median household income of $69,250
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pecatonica stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Pecatonica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pecatonica city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.1
Pecatonica's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pecatonica costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pecatonica, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,122
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pecatonica's violent crime rate is 147.9 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.9 /100k
Property Crime
197.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pecatonica is served primarily by Pecatonica CUSD 321.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pecatonica, IL
National Avg
School District
Pecatonica CUSD 321
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pecatonica sees average highs of 27.9°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Pecatonica's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pecatonica roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,000 and median rent is $1,122/month.
Pecatonica's violent crime rate is 147.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 197.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pecatonica are operated by Pecatonica CUSD 321.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pecatonica, IL has a population of 2,141, a median household income of $69,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pecatonica averages 27.9°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 34.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pecatonica, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61063.
The population of Pecatonica, Illinois is 2,141 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pecatonica: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $129,000, median household income $69,250, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pecatonica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
