Why visit Dunlap
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Wheels O' Time Museum and North Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dunlap
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dunlap
Dunlap is a village in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dunlap had a population of 1,603. Dunlap is part of the Peoria metropolitan area and growth in the city of Peoria is extending towards the village. There are only a handful of businesses in the village's 16 blocks.
From the Wikipedia article Dunlap, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Wheels O' Time Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Historical and transportation museum in Dunlap, Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
North Park
Park · 1.4 mi
North Park, a sports park in Dunlap Illinois that commonly hosts JFL and other children or young adult sporting events.
2nd Street, Dunlap
Restaurants and cafes2
Mayflower Restaruant
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
211 North 1st Street, Dunlap
Tu-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
The Woods Country Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Wings, Fish, Burger · 0.8 mi
403 South Fourth Street, Dunlap
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Where to stay1
Kickapoo Creek Recreation Area
Campground · 1.3 mi
Park with primitive camping spots with BBQ grills and picnic tables; large picnic site on north end with picnic shelter and multiple BBQ grills
West Fox Road, Dunlap
History
The town of Dunlap was officially established on June 12, 1871, on 40 acres of land owned by Alva Dunlap. The site of his former home is now occupied by the Prospect United Methodist Church. The town was originally located along the Rock Island Railroad. A post office has been in operation at Dunlap since 1871.
The Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad was established in 1899. Police services are provided by the Peoria County Sheriff's Office. The meeting of the first Dunlap Village Council was on January 7, 1952, and the town petitioned for incorporation on February 19, 1952. The current Village Hall was built in 1995.
From the History section of Dunlap, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Prospect United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.0 mi
300 East Ash Street, Dunlap
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Dunlap
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 2.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 61°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 2.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Princeville (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Peoria County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Peoria International Airport (PIA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Peoria 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Chillicothe 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Bellevue 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- East Peoria 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Bartonville 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Creve Coeur 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Washington 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Pekin 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Morton 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Canton 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL, Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Public domain
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