Tazewell
6.7
High score (8-10)
Tazewell County is part of the greater Peoria metro, with Pekin as the county's largest city and East Peoria as a commercial strip on the bluffs. The county has significant Caterpillar supplier and dealership employment, and some corporate professional class associated with that ecosystem.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
The county functions primarily as a bedroom community for Peoria's professional and industrial economy. East Peoria has some nightlife and entertainment along the riverfront. Pekin is more conservative and working-class. The combined metro gives residents real social options.
Lower score (below 6)
Pekin specifically has a conservative and insular working-class culture. Tazewell County overall is not particularly welcoming to outsiders socially — the communities are tight and local, and the industrial character of the area means social life runs through workplace and church networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Tazewell, Illinois?
$64k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Tazewell, Illinois?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Tazewell, Illinois?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Tazewell, Illinois?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Tazewell, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.6