Decatur, IL

Decatur is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 70,368. Residents earn $50,809 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

70,368 Population 1,610/sq mi density

$50,809 Median Income $31,990 per capita

$97,300 Home Value $100,881 Zillow

$796 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

530 Violent Crime/100K 2,763 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$50,809 median income, 5.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$97,300 home value, $796/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

530 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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4 reported haunted locations found near Decatur, IL.

Name	Description
Avon Theater	The ghost of the original owner has been seen by many people roaming this old theater.
Greenwood Cemetery	Arguably the most haunted cemetery in central Illinois. Greenwood is home to "the Greenwood Bride" who can be frequently seen and heard weeping. , The Civil War section is filled with Confederate prisoners who died from yellow fever. Their bodies were buried in unmarked graves. Many say that these soldiers still walk the hills of Greenwood Cemetery and will even confront you. and a host of other spirits who prowl the confines of this large graveyard. For decades Ghost lights have been reporte...
Lincoln Theater	A ghost called one-armed red is seen and heard here.
Milliken University	There are a number of ghosts who hang around the 150 year old campus. In the main theater, there is a ghost called "Track girl" for whom the performers leave candy before a show to ensure that all things will be well.