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Watseka, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Iroquois County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,630
Population
1,575/sq mi density
$42,794
Median Income
$26,119 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$108,108 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
333
Violent Crime/100K
2,870 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,794 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Watseka (12)
Calumet Park
State Park
9 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Channahon State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gebhard Woods State Park
State Park
31 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Illini State Park
State Park
159 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for ...
Entrance: $20
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walki...
Weather: On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most prec...
Indiana Dunes State Park
State Park
557 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prophetstown State Park
State Park
2,200 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came together in Pullman, a planned industrial community famed for its urban design and architecture.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Chicago winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 26 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average...
Shades State Park
State Park
1,815 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Silver Springs
State Park
1,189 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Turkey Run State Park
State Park
866 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
William G. Stratton State Park
State Park
14 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0