West Peoria city, Illinois
West Peoria city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Peoria city is a geographic entity located in Peoria County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,168. The land area covers 1.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,168 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±10.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,855 | ±157 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,058 | ±208 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,855 | ±157 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 203 | ±128 |
| Median Home Value | $93,000 | ±$7,380 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,199 | ±$162 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,656 | ±$18,022 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,685 | ±$4,592 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 338 | ±172 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | ±9.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,918 | ±267 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.1% | ±11.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,204 (2024)
ID: 189944
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: OFFICE ASSISTANT
2506 W ROHMANN AVE, WEST PEORIA IL 61604-5031
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GUS Population: 179,630 (2024)
ID: 162156
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CFO
324 MAIN ST, STE 502, PEORIA IL 61602-2305
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Peoria | 05-08 | West Peoria, IL | |
| Alternative School West Peoria | 09-12 | West Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | East Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Washington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brimfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Pekin, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bradley University
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College | 0.9 mi away | 1501 W BRADLEY AVE, Peoria, IL, 61625-0001 |
3096767611
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LINCOLN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 1312 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE, PEORIA, IL, 61605 |
(309) 497-2600
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 2.2 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 107 NORTHEAST MONROE STREET, PEORIA, IL, 61602 |
(309) 497-2000
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
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College Vocational | 3.7 mi away | 602 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614 |
6305283330
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PEORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 107 NORTHEAST MONROE STREET, PEORIA, IL, 61602 |
(309) 497-2140
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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL, 61611 |
3096991561
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MCCLURE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 315 WEST MCCLURE AVENUE, PEORIA, IL, 61604 |
(309) 497-2700
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Illinois Central College
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College | 5.7 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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LAKEVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 1137 WEST LAKE AVENUE, PEORIA, IL, 61614 |
(309) 497-2200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US, located 3.5 miles from West Peoria city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6° | 17.6° | 25.6° | 2.06" | 7.7" |
| February | 38.7° | 21.4° | 30.0° | 1.99" | 6.9" |
| March | 51.2° | 31.6° | 41.4° | 2.69" | 3.3" |
| April | 63.7° | 42.1° | 52.9° | 3.99" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.2° | 52.8° | 63.5° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 62.4° | 72.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 66.3° | 76.3° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 64.4° | 74.5° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.4° | 56.3° | 67.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 44.4° | 54.9° | 3.17" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.8° | 33.0° | 41.9° | 2.70" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.5° | 23.2° | 30.9° | 2.21" | 6.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Peoria city | City | 0.4 mi | — |
| Bellevue village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Norwood village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Peoria city | City | 3.7 mi | — |
| Bartonville village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Creve Coeur village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714380736. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.