Watseka, IL

Living in Watseka

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 41
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 74
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Schools 12
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Residents

5k Population -444 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$3.6k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$505 Median Monthly Rent +$44 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watseka

United States45
Illinois50
Iroquois County14

Property Crime in Watseka

United States48
Illinois43
Iroquois County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 6
Feb 28 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watseka

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding63
Tornado18
Blizzard3
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