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Momence, IL
City in Kankakee County, Illinois.
Population
3,291
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,082
ZIP codes
0
Momence and its ZIP codes
Momence at a glance
- Momence is about 9.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,365 a year, 30% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,800 (41% below Illinois) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Momence, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Momence, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,365
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$154,800
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (792), Mexican Americans (631), Italian Americans (250).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kankakee County. PPP loans are for Momence.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.2 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
How people get to work
Momence, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Momence, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Momence, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Momence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun River TerraceVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Grant ParkVillage | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Hopkins ParkVillage | 6.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Aroma ParkVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| BradleyVillage | 9.4 mi | 7.3 |
| St. AnneVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| KankakeeCity | 11 mi | 15.1 |
| MantenoVillage | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| BourbonnaisVillage | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| Schneider, INTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Sumava Resorts, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| Lake Village, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| BeecherVillage | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| PeotoneVillage | 13 mi | 2 |
| Sammons PointVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| PapineauVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Momence, IL in?
- Momence is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Momence, IL?
- About 3,291 people live in Momence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Momence?
- Nearby places include Sun River Terrace (4.4 mi), Grant Park (5.9 mi), Hopkins Park (6.6 mi), Aroma Park (8.4 mi), Bradley (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023