Zip 62526 (Decatur, IL) Rankings

Decatur, IL is a city located in Macon County and is part of the Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 76,122 as of 2019 and has been ranked by BestPlaces as one of the most livable cities in the 25th percentile with an overall score of 4.2 out of 10. The rankings for Decatur are based on its amenities, cost of living, crime rate, education level, employment rate, housing affordability and weather. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of things to do in Decatur such as shopping centers, restaurants, parks and recreation areas like Lake Decatur which offers plenty of outdoor activities. Cost-of-living wise it has an index value at 92 which is 8 percent lower than the U.S average making it an affordable place to live in. Crime rate is also relatively low compared to other cities in Illinois with an index value at 76 percent lower than the U.S average. Education wise Decatur schools perform slightly below average when compared nationally but tend to be above average when compared against other cities within the state itself; employment rate is currently at 6 percent while housing affordability is rated below average with a median house price $93100 USD that’s over 10% higher than national averages. Finally, weather wise Decatur experiences all four seasons with hot summers and cold winters but generally the temperatures remain moderate throughout the year which makes it a pleasant place to live in overall.

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