West Peoria, Illinois
West Peoria is a city of 4,238 people in Peoria County, Illinois, founded in 1993.
Why visit West Peoria
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 30 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Madison Theatre, Bob Michel Bridge, Pettingill-Morron House and Central National Bank Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Peoria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Peoria
West Peoria is a city in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Peoria had a population of 4,263. West Peoria is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article West Peoria, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Madison Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Bob Michel Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
IL 40 over the Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
Cedar Street Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge over Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
Murray Baker Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
I-74 over Illinois River between Peoria & E. Peoria, Illinois
Museums and landmarks30
Pettingill-Morron House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1212 West Moss Avenue, Peoria
Th 10:00-14:00
Central National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in downtown Peoria, Illinois
Downtown Peoria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic meeting hall in downtown Peoria, Illinois, USA
Hotel Père Marquette
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Hotel in downtown Peoria, Illinois
International Harvester Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Peoria, Illinois, United States
John C. Flanagan House Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
John C. Proctor Recreation Center
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
1913 building in Peoria, Illinois
Judge Jacob Gale House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Kickapoo Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Peoria, Illinois, USA
Lincoln Branch Peoria Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Carnegie library located at 1312 West Lincoln Avenue in Peoria, Illinois
North Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Peoria, Illinois
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
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Laura Bradley Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Public park in Peoria, Illinois, United States
1317 North Park Road, Peoria
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1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes30
One World Cafe
Cafe · American · 1.4 mi
1245 West Main Street, Peoria
Mo-Sa 07:30-20:00; Su 07:30-15:00
Racks on the Rocks
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
Racks on the Rocks, founded in 2025 and located in West Peoria, IL, is a family-owned bar, grill, and premier pool hall. We serve up...
2800 West Farmington Road, West Peoria
Su 12:00-02:00, Mo-Fr 10:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00
Thanh Linh Restaurant
Restaurant · Oriental, International, Coffee Shop, Asian, Chinese, Chicken, Vietnamese, Thai · 1.5 mi
1209 West Main Street, Peoria
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30
Tartan Inn
Bar and pub · Pizza · 0.7 mi
428 North Waverly Avenue, West Peoria
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Mike's Tavern
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
626 North Cedar Avenue, West Peoria
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
The Getaway
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
321 North Western Avenue, West Peoria
Mo-Th 15:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1219 West Main Street, Peoria
18 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship30
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Church · 2.9 mi
Pentacostals of Peoria
Church · Pentecostal · 1.6 mi
3510 West Malone Avenue, Peoria
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Healthcare2
Map of West Peoria
166 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.2 in | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Peoria Gtr Peoria Ap Gsn 72532 (3 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, 4 miles away.
- Bellevue 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Peoria 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Bartonville 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Creve Coeur 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- East Peoria 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Peoria Heights 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Marquette Heights 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- North Pekin 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Pekin 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Hanna City 9 mi west, about 14 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
- Laura Bradley Park Japanese Bridge Peoria 20240329 0708, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pettingill-Morron House, Mmikhailova, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bradley Hall, Bradley University, AscendedAnathema, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Francis W Little House I (Modified), mrknightgbs, CC BY 2.0
- Peoria Cordage Company Facade, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peoria - Downtown from Caterpillar, Courthouse Square, First National Bank and Savings Tower, Roger Wollstadt from Sarasota, Florida, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Image Lincoln Branch Peoria Public Library, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madison Theatre, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- YWCA Building Peoria IL 9-27-2012 5-19-006, Searobin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- International Harvester Building Peoria, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image springs no longer open to the public on this property, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John C Proctor Recreation Center Peoria, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KickapooBldg, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- John C. Flanagan House, Wonderrenae, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pere Marquette Hotel, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Cumberland Church Peoria 20231019 1229, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central National Bank Building, Esvobod2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peoria City Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Peoria, IL train station, Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Judge Jacob Gale House, Mmikhailova, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peoria 20231119 0211 GAR Hall, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image The Mill, located in Peoria Warehouse District, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marquette Apartments - Peoria Illinois, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peace and Harvest Harvest, Esvobod2 ; sculptor Mary Andersen Clark, Public domain
- Murray Baker Bridge from riverside in East Peoria, Carsenegame, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1stUMCPeoriaIL, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Cathedral of St. Mary Peoria Illinois, Farragutful, Public domain
- Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria, Illinois, Robert Guico, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Riverfront Museum Peoria 20231019 1132, NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bob Michel Bridge, Peoria, Illinois, Robert Guico, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Saint Paul's Episcopal Church - Peoria 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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