Decatur, IL

Living in Decatur

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 37
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 40
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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

72k Population -4.1k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated
54% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black21%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$3.6k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$519 Median Monthly Rent +$61 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur

United States45
Illinois50
Decatur Metro Area52
Macon County52

Property Crime in Decatur

United States48
Illinois43
Decatur Metro Area60
Macon County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%

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 4 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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur, IL

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St Patrick School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur, IL

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Millikin University
2 miles, W
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Lincoln College
31 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur, IL

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St Marys Hospital
2 miles, S
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Kirby Medical Center
24 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Decatur, IL