Decatur, IL
Living in Decatur
Bikeability24
Walkability37
Commute95
Public Transit34
Affordability99
Public Safety40
Airports6
Hospitals43
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
72kPopulation-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
$43kMedian 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
$83kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median 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
St Patrick School
1 miles, SW
Lutheran School Association
2 miles, N
Our Lady of Lourdes School
3 miles, NW
Holy Family Catholic School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur, IL
Millikin University
2 miles, W
Lincoln Christian University
30 miles, NW
Lincoln College
31 miles, NW
University of Illinois at Springfield
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur, IL
Decatur Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
St Marys Hospital
2 miles, S
Warner Hospital and Health Services
20 miles, N
Kirby Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Decatur, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
37 miles, E
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
39 miles, W
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
69 miles, NW