Decatur Metro Area, IL

Living in the Decatur Metro Area

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 25
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 26
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 57
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Schools 11
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Residents

106k Population -5.2k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$7.9k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$520 Median Monthly Rent +$64 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$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%
Electricity21%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Decatur Metro Area

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in the Decatur Metro Area

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump56%

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 the Decatur Metro Area

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding28
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur Metro Area, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur Metro Area, IL

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St Patrick School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur Metro Area, IL

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Millikin University
1 miles, SW
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Lincoln College
29 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur Metro Area, IL

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St Marys Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Kirby Medical Center
25 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Decatur Metro Area, IL