Living in Decatur (Illinois)
Decatur (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 73,254 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 2%, #234 of 12,111), remote workers (top 5%, #295 of 7,271), low-income households (top 17%, #1,609 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Decatur (Illinois)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 20 min and sets around 23:34; in late June it sets around 3:28.
How Decatur (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,083 of 11,898 | #363 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,609 of 9,771 | #115 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #2,182 of 8,006 | #189 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,548 of 6,237 | #176 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,106 of 9,474 | #54 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,157 of 9,474 | #236 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,518 of 10,762 | #116 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 69 | #295 of 7,271 | #21 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,550 of 8,006 | #192 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 63 | #234 of 12,111 | #16 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #5,701 of 7,271 | #284 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #6,530 of 9,474 | #359 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,678 of 18,063 | #368 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,487 of 16,523 | #354 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,372 of 18,063 | #326 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #6,588 of 16,523 | #333 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #6,751 of 21,167 | #345 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,314 of 12,111 | #255 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #5,655 of 6,413 | #150 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #9,669 of 12,111 | #404 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Mount Zion (Illinois) 10 km
- Clinton (Illinois) 35 km
- Monticello (Illinois) 39 km
- Taylorville 44 km
- Lincoln (Illinois) 49 km
- Pana 51 km
- Springfield (Illinois) 59 km
- Mahomet 61 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.