Decatur Metro Area, IL
Living in the Decatur Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability25
Commute91
Public Transit26
Affordability93
Public Safety49
Airports6
Hospitals43
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
106kPopulation-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
$50kMedian 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
$98kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur Metro Area, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur Metro Area, IL
St Patrick School
1 miles, SE
Our Lady of Lourdes School
2 miles, N
Lutheran School Association
3 miles, NE
Holy Family Catholic School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur Metro Area, IL
Millikin University
1 miles, SW
Lincoln Christian University
29 miles, NW
Lincoln College
29 miles, NW
University of Illinois at Springfield
36 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur Metro Area, IL
Decatur Memorial Hospital
0 miles, N
St Marys Hospital
3 miles, SE
Warner Hospital and Health Services
20 miles, N
Kirby Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Decatur Metro Area, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
38 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
38 miles, E
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
68 miles, NW