Peoria Heights

Peoria Heights is an urban development in the heart of Peoria County, Illinois. With a total area of 17.9 sq.km and a population of about 6298 as per a 2005 census , it is an affluent suburb of Peoria. With mostly residential properties and few commercial areas, the Village of Peoria Heights has the feel of a small township but all amenities of a larger city. It has it's own Fire Department, Ambulance Services and Public Works Department. There are good schools and colleges nearby and the community is child friendly. The village location itself is breathtakingly beautiful with the mighty Illinois flowing beside. Peoria Heights also has some well conserved Indian settlements.

Local Attractions and things to do in Peoria Heights:

While Peoria Heights is mostly residential, the commercial areas are restricted to groceries, shops and places to eat. Hotels and Bed & Breakfast joints are also situated nearby. There are a few movie theaters and bowling alleys in the area. The biggest attraction is the picturesque Grand View Drive , whose beauty even Teddy Roosevelt commented on. The Illinois River offers activities like sailing, kayaking and swimming. There are also scenic hiking and biking trails. Among the interesting places to visit locally are the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame & Museum honoring Illinois' sporting greats, the Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences which provides wholesome entertainment for kids and adults alike. The Peoria Mineral Springs are located nearby. Forest Park Nature Center, Snakeden Hollow State Fish & Wildlife Area, Glen Oak Park and Zoo are must sees for nature lovers and people with kids.

Demographic information about Peoria Heights:

According to the Census in 2000, the total population was about 6635. Of these, 48.4% are male and 51.6% are female. White Americans are the majority, constituting 92.9% of the total population, followed by an African-American population of 3.5%, the Asian population is just about 1.1%, Ethnic American Indian population is 0.3%, and Hispanic Population is around 1.9%. 8.8% of the people are below the poverty line. The community also has a high percentage of college educated adults. There are about 3122 households with about 39.5% being Married, there is also a high percentage, 39.2%, of Singletons in the area.

Fast Facts about Peoria Heights

Peoria Heights is located is located 3 miles of the nearest city Peoria, IL .

Metro Area of Peoria Heights is known as Pekin .

The Area's Standard Zip Code is 61616.

The Area Phone Code is 309.

Peoria Heights is in the American Central Time Zone (-6 hours from GMT)