Dakota, IL
Living in Dakota
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
42
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
38
Hospitals
68
Colleges
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
562
Population
-56 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate47%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$94k
Median Home Value
+$6.5k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$497
Median Monthly Rent
+$75 (2010–19)
61%
Owner-Occupied
-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dakota
United States45
Illinois50
Stephenson County17
Property Crime in Dakota
United States48
Illinois43
Stephenson County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dakota
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado20
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dakota, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dakota, IL
Aquin Elementary School
8 miles, SW
Aquin Catholic Jr Sr High School
8 miles, SW
Immanuel Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
Tri-County Christian School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dakota, IL
Beloit College
27 miles, E
Rockford University
27 miles, E
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
28 miles, E
Edgewood College
47 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dakota, IL
Fhn Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW
The Monroe Clinic
16 miles, N
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
23 miles, E
Swedish American Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dakota, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
26 miles, SE
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
53 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
60 miles, W
Quad City International Airport
82 miles, SW