B

Hess Park

Decatur, IL

Crime Score: B - Average crime

617
Population
$34,517
Median Income
$21,099
Median Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 169
Robbery 176
Burglary 186
Larceny/Theft 159
Vehicle Theft 167

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$21,099
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
52.7%
Renter Occupied
47.3%
Vacant
21.8%

Cost of Living

23% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -19%
🛒 Food & Groceries -19%
🚗 Transportation -22%
🏥 Healthcare -18%
💡 Utilities -12%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

36.2%
High School+
2.0%
Bachelor's+
0.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
68.7%
Black/African American
15.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Asian
0.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
35° / 18°F
Summer (Jul)
88° / 65°F
🌧️
39.5"
Annual Rain
❄️
24.0"
Annual Snow

About Hess Park

Hess Park is a neighborhood located in Decatur, IL. With a crime score of B, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 617 residents with a median household income of $34,517 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities