Kewanee, Illinois, is a small city in Henry County, known as the "Hog Capital of the World" due to its historical prominence in pork production and hosting the annual Hog Days Festival. With a population of around 12,000, Kewanee blends rural charm with a rich industrial past, once home to major manufacturing like the Kewanee Boiler Company. The city features a vibrant downtown with local shops, historic buildings, and community events, while its parks, like Windmont and Northeast, offer scenic spaces for recreation. Kewanee’s welcoming atmosphere, affordable living, and strong community spirit make it a quintessential Midwestern town.

Kewanee currently has 25 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $107,302 and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $299,000. The average annual property tax for Kewanee is $1,922.79.