DeKalb County, IL
Living in DeKalb County
Bikeability
39
Walkability
49
Commute
49
Public Transit
33
Affordability
60
Public Safety
67
Airports
80
Hospitals
86
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
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
St Mary School
0 miles, SE
Camelot-Nwca
3 miles, NE
St Mary's Catholic School
7 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian Academy
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near DeKalb County, IL
Northern Illinois University
3 miles, N
Aurora University
24 miles, SE
Judson University
27 miles, NE
Rockford University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeKalb County, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
5 miles, NE
Rochelle Community Hospital
15 miles, W
Valley West Community Hospital
18 miles, SE
Delnor Community Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near DeKalb County, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
27 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
45 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
53 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
85 miles, NE