At a Glance
Median Income
$50,809
$31,990 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
Zillow: $100,881
Median Rent
$796/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
530/100K
2,763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Decatur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decatur residents earn a median household income of $50,809 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,990. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,981 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,881. Median rent is $796/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 530 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,763/100K. The murder rate is 15.6/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70,368
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,809
Per Capita$31,990
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$9,054M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$796
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$100,881
Housing Units35,849
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent530/100K
Property2,763/100K
Murder15.6/100K
Assault349/100K
Burglary625/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,949/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Decatur was founded in 1823.
The median home in Decatur was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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