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61488 (Wataga, IL)

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Area Highlights

61488 (Wataga, IL) residents have a median age of 43.2 years old, with employment highest in the transportation and administrative support industries.

1,235 Population

The population has increased by 8.6% since the year 2000.

508 Households

The annual residential turnover is 0% in this area.

$51,544 /yr
Median Household Income

$80,000
Median Home Sale Price

21m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

43.2 Median Age
3 /5
Educational Climate Score
Factors include income, educational achievement, and the occupations of residents. This may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

47.4%

Married
This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 45%
Some College 23%
Associates Degree 11%
Bachelors Degree 10%
Some High School 5%
Graduate Degree 4%
Less than 9th Grade 2%
Of the 877 people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate by 398 people, representing 45% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
25.8% of households have children

Economics

$51,544 /yr
Median Household Income
32.8%
increase in household
income since the year 2000.
21 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

There are 508 households in this area. The largest income group of $75-100k is made out of 67 households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 91%
  • Work from Home 5%
  • Walk or Bike 3%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 400 73%
Rented 108 20%
Vacant 38 7%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







Blue Collar 56%
White Collar 44%

Employment

Employees by Industry

  • Agriculture 0
  • Mining 10
  • Manufacturing 0
  • Transportation 43
  • Sales 10
  • Finance 3
  • Personal Care 8
  • Food Service 0
  • Education 10
  • Engineering 0

Employees by Occupation

  • Food Service 0
  • Management 10
  • Construction 10
  • Protective Services 3
  • Agriculture 0
  • Transportation 43
  • Labor 2
  • Education 10
  • Computer 1
  • Arts 1
  • Legal 0

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 43.2 years old. There are 101 people aged 65-69. 91 aged 20-24 and 91 aged 60-64.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 1,194 96%
Hispanic 25 2%
Black 15 1%
Native American 6 <1%
Asian 3 <1%
Other 3 <1%
Hawaiian 0 <1%
Of the 1,246 people surveyed, the most prevalent ethnicity is White at 96%, followed by Hispanic at 2%, Black at 1%, and Native American at <1%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

85° July
Hottest Average Month
18° February
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
21°
36°
Feb
18°
35°
Mar
31°
51°
Apr
42°
64°
May
51°
73°
Jun
62°
83°
Jul
64°
85°
Aug
63°
83°
Sep
55°
78°
Oct
45°
65°
Nov
34°
52°
Dec
22°
36°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity & Precipitation

Relative Humidity (%)
Precipitation data unavailable
Weather Data Source: GALESBURG AIRPORT

Listings in the Area

$179,900
For sale
2 beds • 2 baths

133 N Sparta Street
Wataga, IL 61488

$85,000
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,708 sqft

2211 US Hwy 150 Highway
Wataga, IL 61488

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