Pontiac, Illinois

Population 12,210

Pontiac is located in Livingston County, IL. The population is 12,210, making Pontiac the largest city in Livingston County.

There are 7 public schools in Pontiac with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Pontiac is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Pontiac is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Pontiac property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Pontiac include Pontiac Township, Eppards Point Township and Rooks Creek Township.

Pontiac Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13%

Crime Rate

36.63% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 36
  • Violent Crimes: 250
  • Robbery: 9
  • Burglary: 223
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

87.90% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Pontiac
  • 1.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

121 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 115

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Pontiac, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Pontiac's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

St Marys School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Pontiac, IL

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Pontiac, IL issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 6 permits, were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Pontiac, IL issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 4 permits, were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $543
  • 1 Bedroom: $617
  • 2 Bedrooms: $792
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,049
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,135

Zip Codes

61764

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Environmental Hazards

121 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Pontiac, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Pontiac, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Pontiac, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.17°
  • February 28.63°
  • March 42.8°
  • April 53.12°
  • May 65.11°
  • June 72.81°
  • July 76.85°
  • August 73.78°
  • September 66.52°
  • October 54.38°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 30.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Pontiac, IL

Earthquakes
Pontiac, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Pontiac, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Pontiac, IL has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Pontiac, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Pontiac, IL: $46,319

Unemployment

Unemployment in Pontiac is 4.0%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.02%
White Collar - 48.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

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15 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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