Decatur, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
70,368 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,809 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$589 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
4
Decatur Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
5
Decatur Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 27
Feb 2 4 30
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 0 43
Dec 3 4 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, IL State Senate District 48, IL State House District 96, IL
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Schools

Robertson Charter School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
Hope Academy
<1 miles, W • 1 star
William Harris Elem School
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Millikin University
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
Richland Community College
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Decatur Memorial Hospital
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Marys Hospital
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
40 miles, W • 1 star
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