Decatur, Illinois
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US places
- top 6% for air quality
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Decatur is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 71,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteci.decatur.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.3 in
muggy 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 54% of US places
Home Value$97k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$770better than 70% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.19%better than 7% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.25%better than 28% of US places
Unemployment8.9%better than 17% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.4 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall13.6 inbetter than 55% of US places
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 35% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.8better than 81% of US places
Air Quality26 AQIbetter than 94% of US places
School Quality69.3better than 65% of US places
Violent Crime2242/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2487/100kbetter than 12% of US places
Community
Population70,97598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.744th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4781st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.7%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)23.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.0%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 32% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.4%better than 31% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.23better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 51% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Decatur an affordable place to live?
- Decatur is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Decatur?
- The median home value in Decatur is $97k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Decatur?
- Median household income in Decatur is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Decatur?
- Median gross rent in Decatur is $770 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Decatur safe?
- Decatur is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2242/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2487/100k.
- What is the weather like in Decatur?
- Decatur averages 75°F in July and 27°F in January, with 40.4 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Decatur?
- Public-school quality in Decatur is above average, scoring better than 65% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Decatur?
- The average one-way commute in Decatur is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)