DeKalb, IL
Living in DeKalb
Bikeability
57
Walkability
71
Commute
73
Public Transit
47
Affordability
71
Public Safety
55
Airports
86
Hospitals
85
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
43k
Population
-1.1k (2010–19)
25 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
39%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
50%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black14%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$4.8k (2010–19)
71%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
70%
Lived Here Last Year
+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$158k
Median Home Value
-$23k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$773
Median Monthly Rent
+$102 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in DeKalb
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34
Property Crime in DeKalb
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 21 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 26 | 2 | 6 |
Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado14
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near DeKalb, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near DeKalb, IL
Camelot-Nwca
0 miles, SE
St Mary School
3 miles, S
St Mary's Catholic School
5 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian Academy
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near DeKalb, IL
Northern Illinois University
1 miles, W
Aurora University
24 miles, SE
Judson University
25 miles, E
Rockford University
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near DeKalb, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
2 miles, NE
Rochelle Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Valley West Community Hospital
20 miles, S
Delnor Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near DeKalb, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
26 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
43 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
52 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
82 miles, NE