Decatur 62521 Illinois

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Local servicesHospitalHSHS Saint Marys Hospital1.2 miPost officeDecatur Post Office2.6 miTown hallDecatur Civic Center2.8 miPoliceDecatur Police Department2.3 miFire stationDecatur Fire Department Station 61.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools4 elementary, 1 high, 2 otherElementaryPrairie Flower Montessori Schoolunder a mileSchoolHoly Family Catholic School1.2 miElementaryMuffley Elementary School1.2 miCollegeMillikin University3.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

Getting aroundAirportDecatur Airport DEC3.7 miMajor airportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport STL106 miInterstateI-726.7 miUS highwayUS 51 Bus1.8 miAmtrakLincoln, IL LCN33 miTransit3 stops within a mileDecatur Public Transit System (DPTS)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 62521 ZIP area.

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State or areaIllinois

ZIP code62521

Telephone code217

Time zoneCentral Time (CST/CDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 0 min5:27 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 21 min7:13 am – 4:34 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People32,455 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.314,003 householdsMedian household income $66,848Median home value $119,900Median rent $857 a month74% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,523 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023

Work and commuting6.4% unemployment rate60% of adults are in the labour force, 14,670 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, manufacturing 18%, retail 11%Average commute 18 minutes84% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area

Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher91% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 96%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 85°F, lows 67°FColdest month January: highs 34°F, lows 20°F40 in of rain a year, on about 70 dayswettest month May14 in of snow a year, on about 10 days26 days above 90°F, 110 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Decatur Wtp station, 2 mi away

Nearby landmarksMillikin Universitycollege · 3.3 miA E Staley Cooling Lakelake · 2.7 miLake Decaturlake · 3.2 miBaker Woodswoods · 2.7 miRichland Community Collegecollege · 5.4 miRock Springspring · 5.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsBoy Scout Camprecreation area · under a mileSouth Shores Parkpark · 1.0 miSpitler Woodsstate park · 3.9 miLincoln Trail Homestead State Memorialstate recreation area · 9.1 mi · 71 acresCalamus Lake State Natural Areastate conservation land · 13.8 mi · 118 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes2 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 20 Jan 202635 mi away, near Ohlman, IllinoisMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 20 Jan 202635 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateMacon County, IL, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsCold wave Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality65% of days had good air in 2025237 of 365 days measured125 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 44, worst day 141main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Macon County monitors, IL

Internet at home86% of households have a broadband subscription63% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023

Drinking waterDecaturserves 76,122 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town

Elevation642 ft196 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Bars

Bars in Decatur 62521

McGorray's Golf and Grille - Decatur
2927 North Water Street, Decatur, 62526 · 4.7 mi
Curly's Sports Bar and Pizza - Decatur
2683 North Water Street, Decatur, 62526 · 4.5 mi
Timbuktu - Decatur
Decatur, 62521 · 2.5 mi
Sliderz - Decatur
5995 E State Route 36, Decatur, 62521 · right here
Pour House - Decatur
3925 E Faries Pkwy, Decatur, 62526 · 4.0 mi
Doherty's Pub and Pins - Decatur
242 East William Street, Decatur, 62523 · 2.7 mi
AIW Hall - Decatur
2882 North Dineen Street, Decatur, 62526 · 4.5 mi
Rendevouz Bar and Restaurant - Decatur
1880 County Highway 1, Decatur, 62526 · 3.9 mi
Den - Decatur
1964 South Taylorville Road, Decatur, 62521 · 3.2 mi
Cornerstone Tavern - Decatur
1190 West South Side Drive, Decatur, 62521 · 2.3 mi
Lock Stock and Barrel - Decatur
129 South Oakland Avenue, Decatur, 62522 · 3.2 mi
Friendly Bar and Package - Decatur
1935 South Taylorville Road, Decatur, 62521 · 3.2 mi
Paco's Sol Bistro - Decatur
237 North Main Street, Decatur, 62523 · 2.7 mi
Porter's On Merchant - Decatur
170 North Merchant Street, Decatur, 62523 · 2.7 mi
Wharf - Decatur
201 W 1st Dr, Decatur, 62521 · 1.7 mi
Lincoln Square Lounge - Decatur
121 North Main Street, Decatur, 62523 · 2.6 mi
Escape Lounge - Decatur
755 East Prairie Avenue, Decatur, 62523 · 2.5 mi
Dugout - Decatur
1464 East William Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.4 mi
N J's Place - Decatur
755 South Franklin Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.2 mi
Flashback Lounge - Decatur
2239 East Wood Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.1 mi
Green Street Lounge - Decatur
295 West Green Street, Decatur, 62522 · 3.1 mi
Bourbon Barrel Bar and Grill - Decatur
Decatur, 62526 · 2.5 mi
48 Inn - Decatur
2236 North Oakland Avenue, Decatur, 62526 · 4.5 mi
Sundown Lounge - Decatur
2998 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 62526 · 4.7 mi
Chris and Mel's Tavern - Decatur
858 West Green Street, Decatur, 62522 · 3.4 mi
Bud's Hillbilly Lounge - Decatur
858 West Green Street, Decatur, 62522 · 3.4 mi
22nd Street Discount Liquor - Decatur
1325 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 62521 · 3.0 mi
Belvidere Inn Tavern - Decatur
1871 North Water Street, Decatur, 62526 · 3.8 mi
Soy City Pistol Club - Decatur
2397 South Franklin Street Road, Decatur, 62521 · 1.3 mi
Nellie's Tavern - Decatur
2717 North Main Street, Decatur, 62526 · 4.5 mi
Wild Dog Saloon - Decatur
815 South 22nd Street, Decatur, 62521 · 1.6 mi
Adam's Apple - Decatur
411 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.5 mi
Barb's Place - Decatur
421 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.5 mi
Elmer's O'Le Time Inn - Decatur
3550 East William Street, Decatur, 62521 · 3.0 mi
El Rado Inn - Decatur
2159 East Eldorado Street, Decatur, 62521 · 2.5 mi

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