Primary sources for Peoria, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Peoria, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Peoria, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Peoria, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Peoria, IL
Electricity rates in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL ranks 6 of 65 Illinois cities for households earning under $35,000 (32.8%). Peoria, Illinois has 112,126 residents in 48,950 households; 29.6% heat with electricity.
Households in Peoria, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Peoria on the map
Peoria County, with Peoria marked
Who supplies Peoria
Peoria County lists 1 utility for Peoria, IL, a city of 112,126: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Peoria County page.
Who lives in Peoria: income, cars, homes
In Peoria, IL, 16,048 of 48,950 households earn under $35,000, 13,502 $35,000-$75,000, 11,926 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,474 $150,000 or more. In Peoria, IL, 5,241 households own no vehicle and 22,149 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 21,653 residents of Peoria, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.8. In Peoria, IL, 9,539 of 18,758 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 18,216 households moved in since 2018 and 8,222 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Peoria, IL homes: 27,686 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,256 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. Of 49,359 workers in Peoria, IL, 5,188 work from home, 37,483 drive alone, 649 ride transit and 1,107 walk.
Household income in Peoria, IL
| Peoria, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL, households under $35,000 | 32.8% | 6 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, households $150,000 or more | 15.3% | 51 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, residents below poverty | 20.0% | 9 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, median age | 35.8 | 51 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.8% | 53 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, households without a vehicle | 10.7% | 12 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 45.2% | 59 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, workers at home | 10.5% | 47 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, cost-burdened renters | 50.9% | 23 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, moved in since 2018 | 37.2% | 10 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, moved in before 2000 | 16.8% | 53 of 65 |
Facts about Peoria
- Residents of Peoria, IL, ACS 2023
- 112,1268 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Peoria, IL
- $58,71655 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Peoria, IL
- 48,9502.29 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Peoria, IL
- 58.2%28,491 owners and 20,459 renter households
- Housing units in Peoria, IL
- 54,5265,576 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Peoria, IL
- 29.6%14,471 of 48,950 homes
- Land area of Peoria, IL
- 48.1 sq mi2,329.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Peoria, IL
- 2.2%at 693 kWh a month over the $58,716 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Peoria, IL
- 270NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 240.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Peoria, IL
- 196638,119 of 54,526 homes (69.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Peoria, IL
- $149,500$951 gross rent a month, 7.63% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Peoria
Compare Peoria with nearby cities
| City near Peoria, IL | Distance from Peoria | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 112,126 | $58,716 | 1966 | $149,500 | 270 | 10.5% |
| Pekin, IL | 12.6 mi south | 31,812 (-80,314) | $58,355 (-$361) | 1962 (-4 yr) | $118,200 (-$31,300) | 257 (-13) | 7.3% (-3.2 pts) |
| Normal, IL | 36.5 mi southeast | 52,908 (-59,218) | $66,350 (+$7,634) | 1989 (+23 yr) | $199,900 (+$50,400) | 111 (-159) | 12.4% (+1.9 pts) |
| Bloomington, IL | 38.9 mi southeast | 78,703 (-33,423) | $75,449 (+$16,733) | 1982 (+16 yr) | $198,800 (+$49,300) | 110 (-160) | 18.4% (+7.8 pts) |
| Springfield, IL | 66.4 mi south | 113,714 (+1,588) | $65,537 (+$6,821) | 1971 (+5 yr) | $155,200 (+$5,700) | 192 (-78) | 12.1% (+1.6 pts) |
| Moline, IL | 68.0 mi northwest | 42,235 (-69,891) | $63,959 (+$5,243) | 1957 (-9 yr) | $141,900 (-$7,600) | 309 (+39) | 7.6% (-2.9 pts) |
Housing and heating in Peoria
Peoria, IL: 38,119 of 54,526 homes were built before 1980 and 8,744 in 2000 or later. Peoria, IL has 34,850 detached houses, 13,786 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 195 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Peoria, IL
% of homes by decade built, Peoria, IL
- 22pre-40
- 640s
- 1450s
- 1260s
- 1570s
- 780s
- 790s
- 1100s
- 410s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Peoria, IL
| Peoria, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL, median year built | 1966 | 1966 | +0 years | 47 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, built before 1980 | 69.9% | 71.4% | -1.4 points | 21 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, built 2000 or later | 16.0% | 14.5% | +1.5 points | 26 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, detached houses | 63.9% | 72.1% | -8.2 points | 24 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.3% | 18.0% | +7.3 points | 26 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, mobile homes | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8 points | 34 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, renter households | 41.8% | 33.0% | +8.8 points | 12 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, median home value | $149,500 | $152,600 | -$3,100 | 56 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, median gross rent a month | $951 | $946 | +$5 | 57 of 65 |
| Peoria, IL, people per household | 2.21 | 2.27 | -0.06 | 59 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in Peoria
Peoria, IL: 48,950 households at $1,440 a year per home for electricity (Peoria County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $70.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,461 a year per household.
| Group in Peoria, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Peoria, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL, all households | 48,950 | $1,440 | $70.5 million | 2.45% |
| Peoria, IL, homeowners | 28,491 | $1,655 | $47.2 million | 2.82% |
| Peoria, IL, renters | 20,459 | $1,006 | $20.6 million | 1.71% |
Outage risk around Peoria
Peoria, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 255 wind and 15 tornado, 240.8 per 100,000 residents of 112,126. Top gust near Peoria, IL: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Peoria, IL: $2.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of Peoria, IL
wind and tornado reports, Peoria, IL
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| Peoria, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL, 2015 | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Peoria, IL, 2016 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Peoria, IL, 2017 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| Peoria, IL, 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Peoria, IL, 2019 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Peoria, IL, 2020 | 57 | 2 | 59 |
| Peoria, IL, 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Peoria, IL, 2022 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Peoria, IL, 2023 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| Peoria, IL, 2024 | 38 | 7 | 45 |
| Peoria, IL, 2025 | 23 | 1 | 24 |
Analyst note on Peoria
Peoria, IL counts 112,126 residents in 48,950 households, on 48.1 square miles. Household income in Peoria, IL is $58,716; 28,491 of its 48,950 households own. 14,471 of the 48,950 occupied homes in Peoria, IL heat with electricity.
Peoria, IL has 54,526 housing units, 5,576 of them vacant or seasonal. Peoria, IL ranks 8 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median rent ($951 a month). Peoria, IL ranks 8 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (30%).
Peoria, IL ranks 10 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median home value ($149,500).
ZIP codes in Peoria
| ZIP area touching Peoria, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Peoria | Share of Peoria's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 61615 (Peoria, IL) | 59.2% | 36.6% |
| 61614 (Peoria, IL) | 99.9% | 25.1% |
| 61604 (Peoria, IL) | 35.4% | 11.2% |
| 61603 (Peoria, IL) | 100.0% | 8.8% |
| 61605 (Peoria, IL) | 69.8% | 6.4% |
| 61525 (Peoria, IL) | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| 61606 (Peoria, IL) | 99.8% | 2.5% |
| 61602 (Peoria, IL) | 100.0% | 2.3% |
| 61625 (Peoria, IL) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
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Questions on Peoria
Peoria: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Peoria, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Peoria County lists 1 utility.
Peoria: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Peoria, IL: rank 8 of 65 by its 112,126 residents, rank 55 of 65 by $58,716 median income.
Peoria: how many homes heat with electricity?
Peoria, IL: 14,471 of 48,950 occupied homes, 29.6%; Peoria County 25.4%.
Peoria: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.2% of the $58,716 median income in Peoria, IL.
Peoria: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Peoria, IL may be closed.
Peoria: damaging storms reported nearby?
270 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Peoria, IL, 2015 to 2025, 240.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Peoria?
Peoria, IL: median home built 1966; 38,119 of 54,526 homes (69.9%) predate 1980, 34,850 are detached and 13,786 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Peoria, IL earn under $35,000?
16,048 of 48,950, against 7,474 at $150,000 or more.
How many Peoria, IL households have no car?
5,241 households; 22,149 have two or more.
How many residents of Peoria, IL live below the poverty line?
21,653 residents.