The Town FilesTazewell County, Illinois
130,290 people. The median home is worth $167,500 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $77,982.
Towns in Tazewell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | 31,731 | $120,700 | $60,790 | 41.9 |
| East Peoria | 22,484 | $163,500 | $71,833 | 42.6 |
| Morton | 17,117 | $239,400 | $94,402 | 41.4 |
| Washington | 16,071 | $221,900 | $95,179 | 38.2 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,934 | $85,500 | $47,993 | 38.4 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,541 | $123,800 | $75,625 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Tazewell County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $909 | $960 |
| Median household income | $77,982 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 41.9 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
46,883 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,089 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 776 storm events in Tazewell County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Tazewell County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).