1st Advantage MortgageIn Tazewell County, Illinois, the typical household earns $77,982 a year and the typical rent is $909. A loan makes sense only if its total cost beats your alternatives and the payment fits your budget. Check the lender's Illinois license first.
On this page
- Who lives in Tazewell County
- Tazewell County housing compared with Illinois
- Paychecks and income spread in Tazewell County
- Employment and commuting in Tazewell County
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Tazewell County
- The counties around Tazewell County
- Debt-to-income at Tazewell County's medians
- Local borrowing considerations for Tazewell County
- More Tazewell County figures
- Licensing and complaints for Tazewell County
- Four steps for Tazewell County borrowers
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Who lives in Tazewell County
With an estimated 130,290 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Tazewell County ranks 16th of 102 in Illinois for population. It covers 646 square miles of land, or about 202 people per square mile. It is one of the counties that make up the Peoria, IL metropolitan statistical area (OMB, 2023). Of the 16 Census places inside Tazewell County, Pekin leads by population with about 31,781; 15 of the 16 are incorporated.
Tazewell County housing compared with Illinois
A typical Tazewell County rental runs $909 a month including utilities, which is 29% below Illinois. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 43% of renter households here. Home values center on $167,500, or 2.1 years of median income. Owners occupy 78% of homes. The median home was built in 1969, so roofs, wiring and heating systems are a common source of repair bills.
| Home costs | Tazewell County | Illinois | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $909/mo | $1,274/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $167,500 | $263,300 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 78% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 43% | 48% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 21% | 27% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% | 2.3% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 8% | 8% | n/a |
Because most Tazewell County households own, home repairs are a frequent reason to borrow. An unsecured personal loan leaves the house out of the deal, while a HELOC uses it as collateral.
Paychecks and income spread in Tazewell County
At $77,982, the typical Tazewell County household income is 19% above the median U.S. county ($65,681). In the state ranking that is 21st of 102.
| Band | Tazewell County | Compared with Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 20.0% | -0.9 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 42.1% | +5.0 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 29.7% | +1.6 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | -5.6 pts |
About 20% of households earn under $35,000, while 38% clear $100,000. 9.0% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 11.8%). None of these numbers decides a Tazewell County application. Lenders weigh your own documented income against your own debts.
Employment and commuting in Tazewell County
Education and health care employs 25% of working residents, the largest share; manufacturing is next with 15%. Compared with Illinois, the county leans toward manufacturing (15% against 11%). ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 3.6% in Tazewell County. 7% of commuters travel 45 minutes or more each way, and 11% work from home.
| Top industries | Tazewell County share | +/- vs Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% | +3.3 pts |
| Retail trade | 11.1% | +0.8 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 9.5% | +1.3 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 8.6% | -4.3 pts |
| Construction | 6.7% | +1.4 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Cities, towns and CDPs in Tazewell County
Here are the 14 most populous of the county's 16 Census places, with income and rent from the same 2020 to 2024 survey. About 82% of Tazewell County residents live in one of the 16. Incomes vary by place: $133,048 at the median in Heritage Lake, $47,993 in Creve Coeur. Rent is cheapest in Green Valley ($759) and steepest in Marquette Heights ($1,315). None of the 16 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Community | Type | Residents | Household income (median) | Rent (median) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | city | 31,781 | $60,790 | $819 | 7 mi |
| East Peoria | city | 22,324 | $71,833 | $886 | 11 mi |
| Morton | village | 16,595 | $94,402 | $1,074 | 8 mi |
| Washington | city | 15,919 | $95,179 | $1,155 | 14 mi |
| Creve Coeur | village | 4,621 | $47,993 | $883 | 10 mi |
| Marquette Heights | city | 2,492 | $75,625 | $1,315 | 9 mi |
| Tremont | village | 2,366 | $79,810 | $1,037 | 2 mi |
| Mackinaw | village | 1,979 | $67,292 | $835 | 9 mi |
| North Pekin | village | 1,571 | $80,224 | $1,154 | 9 mi |
| Heritage Lake | CDP | 1,522 | $133,048 | n/a | 10 mi |
| Delavan | city | 1,489 | $62,841 | $876 | 10 mi |
| Minier | village | 1,102 | $88,542 | $833 | 12 mi |
| South Pekin | village | 883 | $67,176 | $800 | 7 mi |
| Hopedale | village | 753 | $54,375 | $897 | 8 mi |
The counties around Tazewell County
Distances run center to center, from Peoria County at 23 miles out to Fulton County at 36. Woodford County leads the group on income ($91,483), Fulton County trails ($60,599), and Tazewell County out-earns 4 of the six.
| County | Miles | Median household income | Median rent | Homeownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | - | $77,982 | $909/mo | 78% |
| Peoria County, IL | 23 mi | $65,108 | $993/mo | 67% |
| Woodford County, IL | 25 mi | $91,483 | $912/mo | 86% |
| Logan County, IL | 27 mi | $66,358 | $829/mo | 68% |
| Mason County, IL | 28 mi | $62,845 | $802/mo | 82% |
| McLean County, IL | 35 mi | $79,905 | $1,009/mo | 65% |
| Fulton County, IL | 36 mi | $60,599 | $785/mo | 77% |
Debt-to-income at Tazewell County's medians
Here is the Tazewell County median household run through a simple DTI check. Your numbers will differ.
- Median income divided by twelve: $6,498 before taxes
- Median rent: $909, or 14 cents of every gross dollar
- 35% debt-to-income limit: $1,365 left for all other debt payments
- $2,015: what a 45% ratio leaves once rent is paid
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Tazewell County's.
Local borrowing considerations for Tazewell County
The county's numbers point to a few situations that come up often for Tazewell County borrowers.
- Fraud. Gift cards, wire transfers or fees to unlock a loan mean walk away (report it).
- Know your credit. Review all three bureau reports for free (AnnualCreditReport.com).
- Consolidating cards in Tazewell County. Compare the total repaid, not the monthly figure (how).
More Tazewell County figures
Degree holders: 28% of adults over 25. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, against 6.9% for Illinois.
| Tazewell County | Illinois | U.S. county median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 39.0 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% | 37.8% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 5.7% | 9.5% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 5.5% | 11.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 15.9% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 9.0% | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 3.6% | 5.8% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Tazewell County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 33.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 43.5% |
| 30 to 44 min | 16.8% |
| 45 to 59 min | 3.7% |
| 60+ min | 2.9% |
Licensing and complaints for Tazewell County
Before sharing details with a lender, a Tazewell County resident can confirm its license with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. See the Illinois state guide for the statewide picture.
Four steps for Tazewell County borrowers
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Price the Tazewell County expense first and borrow that amount, no more.
- Compare the total repaid on every offer, not just the payment.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Illinois.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Illinois guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Tazewell County household make?
About $77,982 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 6% below the Illinois median.
Is Tazewell County expensive for renters?
Median rent is $909 against $1,274 statewide, and 43% of renter households are cost-burdened.
I live in a small Tazewell County town. Is this my guide?
Yes. If your town has no city guide, this county page is the local one; it covers Pekin, East Peoria, Morton, Washington, Creve Coeur and 11 more.
Does my county matter to the questionnaire?
Only your state does. Whether you live in Tazewell County or elsewhere in Illinois, the same rules apply.
Who do I complain to about a lender in Tazewell County?
Start with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, then the CFPB complaint portal. Keep copies of every message.