DeKalb County, IL

Living in DeKalb County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 49
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 33
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 80
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 69
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Schools 11
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Residents

104k Population +340 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value -$19k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$802 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in DeKalb County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in DeKalb County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 10
Feb 25 2 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near DeKalb County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near DeKalb County, IL

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St Mary School
0 miles, SE
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Camelot-Nwca
3 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near DeKalb County, IL

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Aurora University
24 miles, SE
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Judson University
27 miles, NE
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Rockford University
29 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near DeKalb County, IL

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Airports

Airports near DeKalb County, IL

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