Wataga, IL
Living in Wataga
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute78
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports10
Hospitals57
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
820Population-24 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated
62%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate50%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$2.7k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office28%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$6.2k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$390Median Monthly Rent+$39 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K65%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas78%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wataga
United States45
Illinois50
Knox County28
Property Crime in Wataga
United States48
Illinois43
Knox County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wataga
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wataga, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wataga, IL
Galesburg Christian School Assoc
6 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
21 miles, W
Visitation Catholic School
23 miles, NE
St Marys of Kickapoo
32 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wataga, IL
Knox College
8 miles, SW
Monmouth College
20 miles, W
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
35 miles, NW
Methodist College
35 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wataga, IL
St Mary Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Galesburg Cottage Hospital
7 miles, SW
Osf Holy Family Medical Center
21 miles, W
Osf Saint Lukes Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wataga, IL
Quad City International Airport
32 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
39 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
87 miles, S