What are the schools like in Peotone, IL?

Peotone is served primarily by Peotone CUSD 207U. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Peotone?

The median household income in Peotone, IL is $84,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Peotone, IL?

Peotone has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.8 inches.

Peotone, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Peotone, IL affordable or expensive?

Peotone's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Peotone is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $246,000 and the median rent is $969 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Peotone, IL?

Peotone has a violent crime rate of 71.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 357.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Peotone, IL a Good Place to Live?

Peotone is a small town of 4,283 in Illinois, with a median household income of $84,375 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Peotone stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peotone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Peotone 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: 102.6

Peotone's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Peotone costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Peotone, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$246,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$969	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Peotone's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.5 /100k

Property Crime

357.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Peotone is served primarily by Peotone CUSD 207U. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Peotone, IL	National Avg
School District	Peotone CUSD 207U	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Peotone sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation and 28.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Peotone, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.8"
Annual Snowfall	28.8"

Demographics

Metric	Peotone, IL	National Avg
Population	4,283	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Andres, IL 5 mi Manteno, IL 6 mi Monee, IL 6 mi Wilton Center, IL 8 mi University Park, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Peotone

Peotone, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60468

Peotone vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peotone, IL affordable or expensive?

Peotone's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Peotone roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $246,000 and median rent is $969/month.

What is the crime rate in Peotone, IL?

Peotone's violent crime rate is 71.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 357.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Peotone?

Public schools in Peotone are operated by Peotone CUSD 207U. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Peotone, IL a good place to live?

Peotone, IL has a population of 4,283, a median household income of $84,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Peotone?

Peotone averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches with about 28.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Peotone?

Peotone, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60468.

What is the population of Peotone?

The population of Peotone, Illinois is 4,283 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Peotone?

Key numbers for living in Peotone: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $246,000, median household income $84,375, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peotone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.