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Limestone, IL

Village in Kankakee County, Illinois.

Population

1,419

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

528

ZIP codes

0

Limestone and its ZIP codes

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Limestone at a glance

  • Limestone is about 2.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $103,906 a year, 25% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,200 (19% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,182 a month.

Local data for Limestone, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Limestone, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$103,906

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$212,200

Median rent

$1,182/mo

Homeownership

94.0%

Bachelor's or higher

23.6%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

26.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (312), Irish Americans (259), French Americans (132).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kankakee County. PPP loans are for Limestone.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,435

41,919 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,091

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$673M

FY 2026, $6,259 per person

Kankakee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Limestone, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.1%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.3%

Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Limestone, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

614

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

300

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 16°F

41.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Limestone, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Limestone

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BonfieldVillage4.6 mi0.5
BourbonnaisVillage5.6 mi9.3
IrwinVillage5.7 mi0
KankakeeCity6.6 mi15.1
BradleyVillage6.8 mi7.3
HerscherVillage9 mi1.8
Sammons PointVillage9.2 mi1.9
Union HillVillage9.5 mi0.1
MantenoVillage9.7 mi5.4
ChebanseVillage9.8 mi0.8
Aroma ParkVillage10 mi1.9
Custer ParkCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
RitchieCensus-designated place11 mi1
EssexVillage12 mi2.3
Rest HavenCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Sun River TerraceVillage12 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Limestone, IL in?
Limestone is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the population of Limestone, IL?
About 1,419 people live in Limestone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Limestone?
Nearby places include Bonfield (4.6 mi), Bourbonnais (5.6 mi), Irwin (5.7 mi), Kankakee (6.6 mi), Bradley (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023