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Decatur, Illinois: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Decatur, about 2.7 times the rate across Illinois (2.5). Its median household earns $51,592 and the median home value is $99,600. Population: about 69,815 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Decatur?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Decatur at 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (458 in all). For comparison, that is about 2.7 times the Illinois rate (2.5) and about 2.0 times the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 9. Property crime came to 1,740 offenses (25.5 per 1,000; Illinois: 15.1). Violent crimes fell 23% between 2021 and 2025 (592 to 458).
| Offense (2025) | Decatur count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 458 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.13 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 66 | 0.97 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 46 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 337 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,740 | 25.5 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 379 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,175 | 17.2 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 186 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Decatur changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 592 | 1,788 | 8 |
| 2022 | 491 | 1,714 | 16 |
| 2023 | 467 | 1,765 | 15 |
| 2024 | 411 | 1,969 | 5 |
| 2025 | 458 | 1,740 | 9 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Decatur Police Department's own reports.
How does Decatur compare with Illinois?
Decatur's median household earns $51,592 a year, 38% lower than the state figure ($83,390). The median owner-occupied home is worth $99,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $845 a month. About 69,815 people live on 44 square miles of land, roughly 1,598 per square mile. The city lies in Macon County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Decatur | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,815 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $51,592 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,600 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $845 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 62.9% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Decatur?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Decatur. The tallest is Lake Decatur Dam (33 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Macon County as “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Decatur?
No highway work zones were listed in Decatur city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Decatur?
Inside the city limits there are 22 public schools (2024-25) and 5 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Weldon Springs State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Decatur
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Decatur city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 300 Below INC (Decatur), Cash America Pawn (Decatur), Decatur Jewelry & Pawn (Decatur), Pawn King (Decatur) and Rk Holdings LLP (Decatur).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Decatur city limits: 1933 Big Oaks Liquor (Decatur), 22nd Street Discount Liquor (Decatur), Belvidere Liqour (Decatur), Distryb (Decatur), Eldorado Liquor (Decatur), Famous Wine & Spirits (2 in Decatur), Famous Wine and Spirits (Decatur), Mt.zion liquor (Decatur) and 1 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Decatur city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Decatur?
In 2025, Decatur had 6.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (458 reported), about 2.7 times the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 25.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Decatur?
$51,592 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Decatur?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $99,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Decatur?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Macon County as “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Springfield, IL (38 mi) · Champaign, IL (39 mi) · Bloomington, IL (43 mi) · Normal, IL (46 mi) · Peoria, IL (72 mi) · Terre Haute, IN (87 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county page: Macon County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Decatur city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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