The Town FilesAroma Park, Illinois
Village in Kankakee County · population 664 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,200
- Household income
- $78,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 45.3
Aroma Park is a village of 664 people in Kankakee County, Illinois. The median home is worth $157,200, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Illinois towns.
How Aroma Park ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Aroma Park is worth $157,200, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $78,500, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 84.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aroma Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $850 | $960 |
| Median household income | $78,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 84.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Aroma Park
| People | Aroma Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Aroma Park
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 16.3°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aroma Park since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1963 about 4.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 88 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 6.60 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Kankakee County since 1996
Kankakee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 23, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1513: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| January 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3161: Illinois Winter Snow Storms |
Jobs and pay in Kankakee County
Kankakee County had 42,231 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,890 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Aroma Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Aroma Park
- Kankakee, IL3.4 mi · 24,052 people · home $104,900
- Bradley, IL6.1 mi · 15,419 people · home $173,400
- St. Anne, IL6.1 mi · 1,161 people · home $154,900
- Chebanse, IL7.9 mi · 1,044 people · home $161,500
- Bourbonnais, IL8.0 mi · 18,164 people · home $253,100
- Limestone, IL8.9 mi · 1,558 people · home $212,200
- Momence, IL9.3 mi · 3,117 people · home $154,800
- Hopkins Park, IL10.4 mi · 597 people · home $91,700
Aroma Park questions
Is Aroma Park, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aroma Park scores better for retirees than 64% of Illinois towns and quieter than 60%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Aroma Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Aroma Park is valued at $157,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,500, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Aroma Park?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 20.7 inches of snow.
Does Aroma Park get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aroma Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1963. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)