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Peotone, Illinois

Peotone is a village of 4,587 people in Will County, Illinois.

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Population4,587 +5.9% since 2019
CountyWill County
Elevation705 ft 215 m
Land area2.0 sq mi
ZIP code60468
Nearest airportGreater Kankakee Airport (IKK) 18 mi

Why visit Peotone

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Peotone Mill and Downtown Peotone Historic District.

About Peotone

Peotone () is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Peotone had a population of 4,150. The city is about 43 miles (69 km) south of Chicago. The village is home to the Peotone High School Blue Devils.

From the Wikipedia article Peotone, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Peotone MillPublic domain

Peotone Mill

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Formerly known as the Rathje Mill, historic mill in Peotone, Will County, Illinois, United States

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Downtown Peotone Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places

Historic district in Illinois, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Lloyd Bate Park

Park · 1.1 mi

1001 East Hauert Street, Peotone

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Peotone Community Park

Park

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Will County Fairground

Park

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Restaurants and cafes5

Tony's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi

315 North Harlem Avenue, Peotone

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The Windmill Family Restaurant

Diner · American · 0.5 mi

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Mela - Indian Kitchen

Fast food · Indian · 1.4 mi

601 S 88th, Peotone

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi

701 Oriole Drive, Peotone

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Dunkin'

Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi

601 South 88th Avenue, Peotone

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Where to stay1

Holiday Inn Express

Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi

413 S. 88th Avenue, Peotone

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History

Peotone is a name derived from the Potawatomi language meaning 'come here'.

From the History section of Peotone, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship4

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging4

Schools, colleges and libraries9

Healthcare1

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Map of Peotone

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People and cost of living

$108,523median household income
$271,000median home value
$979median monthly rent
39.3median age
35.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
76.7%of homes are owner-occupied
29.4 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3422%35 to 6441%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
  • 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.

  • Monee 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
  • Beecher 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
  • Grant Park 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
  • Richton Park 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
  • Bourbonnais 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
  • Manhattan 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
  • Park Forest 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
  • Bradley 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
  • Crete 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
  • Matteson 13 mi north, about 20 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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