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Kankakee, IL

Kankakee is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. Located on the Kankakee River, as of 2020, the city's population was 24,052. Kankakee is a principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area. It serves as an anchor city in the rural plains outside Chicago.

According to the 2010 census, Kankakee has a total area of 14.62 square miles (37.87 km²), of which 14.14 square miles (36.62 km²) (or 96.72%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.24 km²) (or 3.28%) is water.

The Kankakee River runs through Kankakee. It is approximately 133 miles long and serves as a major attraction and defining landmark of Kankakee. The river water is refined at the Kankakee water company, and electricity is generated at the Kankakee River Dam, providing vital resources to the community. Its winding path, including inlets and eddies, creates desirable fishing conditions for outdoor enthusiasts.

The city's name is probably derived from a corrupted version of the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view", about the area's prior status as a marsh. Kankakee was founded in 1854.

According to the 2010 census, Kankakee has a total area of 14.62 square miles (37.87 km²), of which 14.14 square miles (36.62 km²) (or 96.72%) is land and 0.48 square miles (1.24 km²) (or 3.28%) is water.

The Kankakee River runs through Kankakee. It is approximately 133 miles long and serves as a major attraction and defining landmark of Kankakee. The river water is refined at the Kankakee Water Company, and electricity is generated at the Kankakee River Dam, providing vital resources to the community. Its winding path, including inlets and eddies, creates desirable fishing conditions for outdoor enthusiasts.

Health and wellness are paramount in Kankakee, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Riverside Medical Center stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Kankakee Valley Park District offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include YMCA, Fitness Premium and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Kankakee, such as the Kankakee River Trail and Tall Grass Greenway Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Kankakee, IL are B Harley Bradley House, Kankakee County Museum, and French Heritage Museum.

Population: 24,052 (2020). ZIP Code: 60901. Area codes: 815, 779. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Area: 15.62 sq mi (40.44 km²).

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What is Kankakee, IL is known for?

Quarrying was important to the local economy, and the city developed as an industrial and railroad center. Kankakee is now a center for agricultural trade (corn [maize], soybeans, vegetables, and flowers) and manufacturing (chemicals, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, flooring, and metal products). Shapiro Developmental Center (originally Kankakee State Hospital), which treats individuals with developmental disabilities, was established in 1877.

What is the ethnicity of Kankakee, IL?

Kankakee, IL is home to a population of 24.8k people, of which 94.3% are citizens. In 2022, there were 1.17 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (10.2k people) in Kankakee, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.71k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Kankakee, IL?

The crime rate in Kankakee is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Kankakee is 1 in 70. Based on FBI crime data, Kankakee is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Kankakee has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Kankakee

Riverside Medical Center 

Kankakee Valley Park District 

YMCA

Fitness Premium 

Planet Fitness

Kankakee River Trail 

Tall Grass Greenway Trail

B Harley Bradley House

Kankakee County Museum

French Heritage Museum

Britannica

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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