Decatur School District 61, IL
Living in Decatur SD 61
Bikeability25
Walkability37
Commute94
Public Transit35
Affordability100
Public Safety40
Airports6
Hospitals43
Colleges58
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
65kPopulation-7.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
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%
Black22%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate36%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$5.2k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$52 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K9%
$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%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Decatur SD 61
United States45
Illinois50
Decatur Metro Area52
Macon County52
Property Crime in Decatur SD 61
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur SD 61
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding24
Tornado22
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur School District 61, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur School District 61, IL
St Patrick School
1 miles, W
Holy Family Catholic School
3 miles, S
Lutheran School Association
3 miles, N
Prairie Flower Montessori School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur School District 61, 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 School District 61, IL
St Marys Hospital
1 miles, S
Decatur Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW
Warner Hospital and Health Services
21 miles, N
Kirby Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Decatur School District 61, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
37 miles, E
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
39 miles, W
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
69 miles, NW