Watseka, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
4,630 Population
$42,794 Median Income
$104,400 Home Value
$815 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
176 Violent Crime / 100K
46.4 yrs Median Age
11.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population4,630
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 85.4%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$42,794
Per Capita Income$26,119
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate16.6%
County GDP$1,425M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$104,400
Zillow Value$108,108
Median Rent$815
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Depression26.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime176/100K
Property Crime3,347/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft39.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Jan / Jul24° / 74°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow17 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Work From Home3.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Watseka Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,794
Home Value$104,400
Median Rent$815
Poverty Rate16.6%
Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime176.2 /100K
Avg Temperature50.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,630
Population Density1,575 per sq mi
Median Age46.4 years
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 85.4% Black 1.2% Hispanic 0.6% Asian 0.1% Other 12.7%
White85.4%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other Races12.7%

Language

English Only94.1%
Spanish Speakers5.9%
English 94.1% Spanish 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability28.3%
Health Insurance97.1%

Income

43% below avg
Median Household Income$42,794
Per Capita Income$26,119
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$963
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$68,388

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate16.6%
Total Establishments (County)675
County GDP$1,425M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation59
Healthcare Facilities69
Retail Stores70
Manufacturing28
Total Establishments675

Industry Mix

Restaurants 59 Healthcare 69 Retail 70 Manufacturing 28

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$68,388
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,558

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.8 min
Work From Home3.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$104,400
Zillow Home Value Index$108,108

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.0%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$815

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,558
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure36.8%
Asthma11.6%
COPD10.9%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.1%
Regular Checkup74.4%
Premature Death Rate9,715 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access38.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)69
Restaurants (County)59

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime176.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape19.6 /100K
Robbery19.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault137.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,347.0 /100K
Burglary1,174.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,133.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft39.2 /100K
Arson58.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

24°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average50.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.4 in
Annual Snowfall17.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation641 ft (195 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,575 per sq mi
Latitude40.7751°
Longitude-87.7304°
County FIPS17075

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.6%

Republican +57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
High School+85.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,575 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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