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Wataga, Illinois

Wataga, Illinois, in Knox county, is 37 miles SE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 148 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 857.

The People and Families of Wataga

In Wataga, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wataga had a median family income of $41,786.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Wataga ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wataga Housing

About 80% of housing units in Wataga are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Wataga, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wataga, IL

Comparing Wataga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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