Decatur Township, IL

Living in Decatur Township

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 41
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 58
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Schools 1
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Residents

50k Population -3.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value +$2.8k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$511 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur Township

United States45
Illinois50
Decatur Metro Area52
Macon County52

Property Crime in Decatur Township

United States48
Illinois43
Decatur Metro Area60
Macon County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 4
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 30 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur Township, IL

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St Patrick School
0 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur Township, IL

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Millikin University
1 miles, W
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Lincoln College
30 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur Township, IL

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St Marys Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Kirby Medical Center
26 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Decatur Township, IL