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Watseka, IL


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Watseka, Illinois

Watseka, Illinois is 51 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 75 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Iroquois county. The population of the city is 5,670.

The People and Families of Watseka

In Watseka, about 53% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Watseka.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Watseka had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Among Watseka political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $440. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Watseka Housing

Of the housing in Watseka, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Watseka, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Watseka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Watseka Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 15%Watseka Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Watseka, IL

Comparing Watseka 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
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men33
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built34

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