Decatur, Illinois

Population 76,346

Decatur is located in Macon County, IL. The population is 76,346, making Decatur the largest city in Macon County.

There are 27 public schools in Decatur with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Decatur is high , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Decatur is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Decatur property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Decatur include Decatur Township, Hickory Point Township and Forsyth.

Decatur Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.7%

Crime Rate

24.23% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 245
  • Violent Crimes: 530
  • Robbery: 92
  • Burglary: 625
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

94.20% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Decatur
  • 0.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

608 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 33
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 535

Unemployment

High 7.6%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 27 K-12 public schools in Decatur, IL and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Decatur's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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6 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Decatur, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Decatur, IL issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $577
  • 1 Bedroom: $683
  • 2 Bedrooms: $847
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,181
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,219

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Environmental Hazards

608 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Decatur, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Decatur, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Decatur, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.08°
  • February 30.8°
  • March 43.85°
  • April 53.93°
  • May 63.87°
  • June 73.49°
  • July 76.97°
  • August 73.8°
  • September 66.77°
  • October 55.42°
  • November 44.3°
  • December 31.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Decatur, IL

Earthquakes
Decatur, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Decatur, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Decatur, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Decatur, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Decatur, IL: $38,124

Unemployment

Unemployment in Decatur is 7.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.23%
White Collar - 53.77%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Rodney Davis
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