Kendall County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Kendall County, situated in the western suburbs of Chicago, offers a blend of small-town hospitality, scenic riverside recreation, and fast-growing communities. With its historic downtowns, outdoor amenities, and family-friendly neighborhoods, it's a welcoming destination for both nature lovers and those seeking a relaxed Midwest pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
131,869
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.59°, -88.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
84
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,170
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
90
English
99
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
984 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUZ
Distance
21 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.