Dekalb, Illinois

Population 44,778

Dekalb is located in Dekalb County, IL. The population is 44,778, making Dekalb the largest city in Dekalb County.

There are 10 public schools in Dekalb with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Dekalb is moderate , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dekalb is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dekalb property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dekalb include DeKalb Township, Cortland and Cortland Township.

Dekalb Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Crime Rate

30.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 97
  • Violent Crimes: 577
  • Robbery: 78
  • Burglary: 382
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

95.05% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Dekalb
  • 0.67 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

226 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 212

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Dekalb, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Dekalb's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Camelot-nwca

St Mary School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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3 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Dekalb, IL

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Dekalb, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Dekalb, 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: $773
  • 1 Bedroom: $880
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,133
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,613
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,940

Zip Codes

60112 60115 60178

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Environmental Hazards

226 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.63°
  • February 24.78°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 48.9°
  • May 61.18°
  • June 68.8°
  • July 72.62°
  • August 70.03°
  • September 60.53°
  • October 50.9°
  • November 39.13°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dekalb, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dekalb, IL: $38,647

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dekalb is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.38%
White Collar - 61.62%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Randy Hultgren
  • Adam Kinzinger

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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