Watseka, Illinois

Population 5,630

Watseka is located in Iroquois County, IL. The population is 5,630, making Watseka the largest city in Iroquois County.

There are 4 public schools in Watseka with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Watseka is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Watseka is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Watseka property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Watseka include Middleport Township, Belmont Township and Woodland.

Watseka Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 77.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12%

Crime Rate

21.28% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 229
  • Violent Crimes: 333
  • Robbery: 62
  • Burglary: 520
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Watseka
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

83 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Watseka, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Watseka's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Watseka, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Watseka, IL issued 0 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: $559
  • 1 Bedroom: $563
  • 2 Bedrooms: $741
  • 3 Bedrooms: $977
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,037

Zip Codes

60970

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Environmental Hazards

83 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Watseka, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Watseka, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Watseka, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.63°
  • February 30.17°
  • March 43.85°
  • April 54.75°
  • May 62.97°
  • June 72.3°
  • July 75.62°
  • August 72.86°
  • September 66.62°
  • October 54.9°
  • November 41.17°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Watseka, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Watseka, IL: $37,645

Unemployment

Unemployment in Watseka is 4.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.84%
White Collar - 48.16%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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