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Streator.
About
Life in Streator
Streator is a community of 12,274 people in Illinois. The median household income is $57,609, median rent runs about $852 per month, and median home values are around $95,000. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Streator at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
4.2%
Broadband Internet
86.6%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Streator: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Streator, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (87.7%), and 7.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.6%
of households
Married Couples
34.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Streator
In Streator, rent runs 33% below the IL average, and home values are 64% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,888
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $126,539 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Streator
Unemployment in LaSalle County, which includes Streator, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Streator: LaSalle County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
LaSalle County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Streator Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.7 min avg
How Streator residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Streator, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
Regional airport · few flights159k passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 76 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Streator runs 26% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
245.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,862.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Streator Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
LaSalle County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In LaSalle County, which includes Streator, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
LaSalle County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in McLean County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 44 miles from Streator) is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: McLean County, IL (44 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Streator has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.5"
Annual Snowfall
26.4"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 16°F | 2.56" |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 2.78" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.73" |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.69" |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.10" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.70" |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.98" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 2.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Streator
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Streator
Streator's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 75 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Streator
Streator has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (75 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Streator
Streator Public Library
130 South Park Street, Streator
Cities Near Streator
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Streator FAQ
Is Streator, Illinois affordable?⌄
Streator's median rent is $852/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,609/year. Median home value is $94,700.
Is Streator, Illinois safe?⌄
Streator's violent crime rate was 245 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1862 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Streator, Illinois?⌄
LaSalle County, which includes Streator, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Streator, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Streator is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $852/month and median household income is $57,609/year. The median home value is $94,700. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Streator, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Streator is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from