Primary sources for Decatur, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Decatur, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Decatur, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Decatur, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Decatur, IL
Electricity rates in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL ranks 1 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median home value ($97,300). Decatur, Illinois has 70,368 residents in 30,904 households; 24.1% heat with electricity.
Households in Decatur, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Decatur on the map
Macon County, with Decatur marked
Who supplies Decatur
Macon County lists 4 utilities for Decatur, IL, a city of 70,368: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Macon County page.
Housing and heating in Decatur
Decatur, IL: 29,070 of 36,121 homes were built before 1980 and 1,466 in 2000 or later. Decatur, IL has 26,505 detached houses, 6,385 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 929 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Decatur, IL
% of homes by decade built, Decatur, IL
- 21pre-40
- 1040s
- 2050s
- 1460s
- 1670s
- 880s
- 890s
- 200s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Decatur, IL
| Decatur, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL, median year built | 1960 | 1964 | -4 years | 54 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, built before 1980 | 80.5% | 75.9% | +4.6 points | 9 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, built 2000 or later | 4.1% | 8.0% | -3.9 points | 63 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, detached houses | 73.4% | 78.4% | -5.0 points | 3 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.7% | 14.1% | +3.6 points | 42 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, mobile homes | 2.6% | 2.3% | +0.3 points | 6 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, renter households | 37.7% | 30.2% | +7.6 points | 19 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, median home value | $97,300 | $121,800 | -$24,500 | 65 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, median gross rent a month | $796 | $797 | -$1 | 64 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, people per household | 2.18 | 2.29 | -0.11 | 61 of 65 |
Facts about Decatur
- Residents of Decatur, IL, ACS 2023
- 70,36817 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Decatur, IL
- $50,80963 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Decatur, IL
- 30,9042.28 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Decatur, IL
- 62.3%19,244 owners and 11,660 renter households
- Housing units in Decatur, IL
- 36,1215,217 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Decatur, IL
- 24.1%7,443 of 30,904 homes
- Land area of Decatur, IL
- 43.5 sq mi1,618.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Decatur, IL
- 2.6%at 693 kWh a month over the $50,809 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Decatur, IL
- 149NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 211.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Decatur, IL
- 196029,070 of 36,121 homes (80.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Decatur, IL
- $97,300$796 gross rent a month, 9.82% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Decatur
Decatur, IL: 30,904 households at $1,592 a year per home for electricity (Macon County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $49.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,462 a year per household.
| Group in Decatur, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Decatur, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL, all households | 30,904 | $1,592 | $49.2 million | 3.13% |
| Decatur, IL, homeowners | 19,244 | $1,799 | $34.6 million | 3.54% |
| Decatur, IL, renters | 11,660 | $1,133 | $13.2 million | 2.23% |
Who lives in Decatur: income, cars, homes
Of 28,346 workers in Decatur, IL, 2,126 work from home, 22,727 drive alone, 362 ride transit and 663 walk. In Decatur, IL, 9,858 of 30,904 households earn under $35,000, 10,822 $35,000-$75,000, 7,381 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,843 $150,000 or more. 12,904 residents of Decatur, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 39.9. In Decatur, IL, 3,476 households own no vehicle and 14,837 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Decatur, IL, 4,246 of 9,919 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,394 households moved in since 2018 and 6,561 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Decatur, IL homes: 18,500 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,615 none or one, median 5.3 rooms.
Household income in Decatur, IL
| Decatur, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL, households under $35,000 | 31.9% | 10 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, households $150,000 or more | 9.2% | 64 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, residents below poverty | 19.1% | 10 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, median age | 39.9 | 27 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 51.2% | 50 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, households without a vehicle | 11.2% | 10 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.0% | 52 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, workers at home | 7.5% | 59 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, cost-burdened renters | 42.8% | 52 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, moved in since 2018 | 33.6% | 24 of 65 |
| Decatur, IL, moved in before 2000 | 21.2% | 35 of 65 |
Outage risk around Decatur
Decatur, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 122 wind and 27 tornado, 211.7 per 100,000 residents of 70,368. Top gust near Decatur, IL: 87 knots, 100 mph. Damage near Decatur, IL: $2.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Decatur, IL
wind and tornado reports, Decatur, IL
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| Decatur, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL, 2015 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Decatur, IL, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Decatur, IL, 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Decatur, IL, 2018 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Decatur, IL, 2019 | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Decatur, IL, 2020 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Decatur, IL, 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Decatur, IL, 2022 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Decatur, IL, 2023 | 19 | 6 | 25 |
| Decatur, IL, 2024 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Decatur, IL, 2025 | 24 | 6 | 30 |
Analyst note on Decatur
Household income in Decatur, IL is $50,809; 19,244 of its 30,904 households own. Decatur, IL counts 70,368 residents in 30,904 households, on 43.5 square miles. 7,443 of the 30,904 occupied homes in Decatur, IL heat with electricity.
Decatur, IL has 36,121 housing units, 5,217 of them vacant or seasonal. Decatur, IL ranks 2 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median rent ($796 a month). Decatur, IL ranks 3 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median household income ($50,809).
Decatur, IL ranks 6 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of mobile homes (3%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Decatur
Compare Decatur with nearby cities
| City near Decatur, IL | Distance from Decatur | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 70,368 | $50,809 | 1960 | $97,300 | 149 | 7.5% |
| Springfield, IL | 38.0 mi west | 113,714 (+43,346) | $65,537 (+$14,728) | 1971 (+11 yr) | $155,200 (+$57,900) | 192 (+43) | 12.1% (+4.6 pts) |
| Champaign, IL | 39.2 mi northeast | 88,822 (+18,454) | $57,544 (+$6,735) | 1985 (+25 yr) | $199,700 (+$102,400) | 193 (+44) | 14.9% (+7.4 pts) |
| Urbana, IL | 42.8 mi northeast | 38,447 (-31,921) | $45,854 (-$4,955) | 1979 (+19 yr) | $186,300 (+$89,000) | 203 (+54) | 14.6% (+7.1 pts) |
| Bloomington, IL | 42.9 mi north | 78,703 (+8,335) | $75,449 (+$24,640) | 1982 (+22 yr) | $198,800 (+$101,500) | 110 (-39) | 18.4% (+10.9 pts) |
| Normal, IL | 46.0 mi north | 52,908 (-17,460) | $66,350 (+$15,541) | 1989 (+29 yr) | $199,900 (+$102,600) | 111 (-38) | 12.4% (+4.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Decatur
| ZIP area touching Decatur, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Decatur | Share of Decatur's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 62526 (Decatur, IL) | 27.7% | 42.6% |
| 62521 (Decatur, IL) | 27.1% | 41.7% |
| 62522 (Decatur, IL) | 21.4% | 12.0% |
| 62523 (Decatur, IL) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
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Questions on Decatur
Decatur: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Decatur, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Macon County lists 4 utilities.
Decatur: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Decatur, IL: rank 17 of 65 by its 70,368 residents, rank 63 of 65 by $50,809 median income.
Decatur: how many homes heat with electricity?
Decatur, IL: 7,443 of 30,904 occupied homes, 24.1%; Macon County 23.1%.
Decatur: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.6% of the $50,809 median income in Decatur, IL.
Decatur: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Decatur, IL may be closed.
Decatur: damaging storms reported nearby?
149 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Decatur, IL, 2015 to 2025, 211.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Decatur?
Decatur, IL: median home built 1960; 29,070 of 36,121 homes (80.5%) predate 1980, 26,505 are detached and 6,385 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Decatur, IL work from home?
2,126 of 28,346 workers.
How many households in Decatur, IL earn under $35,000?
9,858 of 30,904, against 2,843 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Decatur, IL live below the poverty line?
12,904 residents.