The Town FilesChebanse, Illinois
Village in Iroquois County · population 1,044 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $161,500
- Household income
- $65,278
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 44.4
Chebanse is a village of 1,044 people in Iroquois County, Illinois. The median home is worth $161,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 75% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 73% of Illinois towns.
How Chebanse 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 Chebanse is worth $161,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $65,278, which is more affordable than 38% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,027 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chebanse | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,027 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,278 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Chebanse
| People | Chebanse | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Chebanse
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 22.7 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
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chebanse since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 10, 2026 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 6.60 inches on March 10, 2026.
Severe weather in Iroquois County since 1996
Iroquois County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1747: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Iroquois County
Iroquois County had 7,372 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,100 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Chebanse itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Chebanse
1 public school with 344 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chebanse Elem School | K-4 | 344 | 14.3 |
Towns near Chebanse
- Clifton, IL4.7 mi · 1,352 people · home $205,400
- Kankakee, IL7.4 mi · 24,052 people · home $104,900
- Aroma Park, IL7.9 mi · 664 people · home $157,200
- Ashkum, IL8.7 mi · 750 people · home $150,600
- Limestone, IL9.5 mi · 1,558 people · home $212,200
- St. Anne, IL10.2 mi · 1,161 people · home $154,900
- Herscher, IL10.4 mi · 1,521 people · home $197,600
- Bradley, IL11.8 mi · 15,419 people · home $173,400
Chebanse questions
Is Chebanse, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chebanse scores better for retirees than 91% of Illinois towns and quieter than 67%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Chebanse?
The median owner-occupied home in Chebanse is valued at $161,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,278, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,027 a month.
What is the weather like in Chebanse?
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 22.7 inches of snow.
Does Chebanse get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chebanse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 10, 2026. 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)