Watseka, IL
Living in Watseka
Bikeability33
Walkability41
Commute86
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety78
Airports64
Hospitals48
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5kPopulation-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
$39kMedian 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
$86kMedian Home Value+$3.6k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Watseka, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Watseka, IL
St Paul's Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
Christ Lutheran High School
20 miles, SW
Grace Christian Academy
23 miles, N
Sacred Heart Elementary School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Watseka, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
27 miles, N
Lakeview College of Nursing
44 miles, S
Governors State University
47 miles, N
Purdue University-Main Campus
49 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Watseka, IL
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
22 miles, S
Presence St Marys Hospital
25 miles, N
Riverside Medical Center
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Watseka, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
58 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
70 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
84 miles, N