All Countries
Watseka, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County
Watseka, IL
At a Glance
How Watseka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Watseka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Watseka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Watseka residents earn a median household income of $42,794 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,119. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 675 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Watseka is $104,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $108,108. Median rent is $815/month, with 32.3% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Watseka reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,870/100K. The murder rate is 20.8/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Watseka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Watseka has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.