Watseka, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
4,954
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
14.2%
Median Home
$85,500
Median Income
$39,281
Median Rent
$648
Watseka SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9
Watseka, IL Crime Report
154
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,202.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
29.30%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Watseka / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 154 | 3,202.3 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 332.7 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 20.8 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 62.4 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 83.2 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 138 | 2,869.6 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 25 | 519.9 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 102 | 2,121.0 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 228.7 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Watseka, IL Cost Of Living
85
Watseka's Overall Cost Of Living
Watseka's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Watseka | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 126 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
Rankings for Watseka in Illinois
Map Of Watseka, IL
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Population over time in Watseka
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,954 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 5,202 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 5,359 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 5,318 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 5,426 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 5,463 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 5,424 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 5,630 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,673 | 5.1% |
| 2010 | 5,398 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Watseka
| Race | Watseka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.4% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Watseka
| Gender | Watseka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Watseka for adults over 25
| Education | Watseka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Watseka, Illinois
| Income | Watseka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.7% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.8% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
