Pontiac
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Pontiac, Illinois is a small but historically rich town, best known for its lively Route 66 heritage and welcoming small-town atmosphere. Visitors can explore unique museums, colorful murals, and classic Americana in an easygoing setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
123
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.88°, -88.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,590
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-34.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
975 mm
Internet Speed
328 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
276.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.