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DeKalb
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
DeKalb, Illinois blends small-town Midwest charm with the youthful energy of a university city. Known for its historic downtown, lively campus scene, and agricultural heritage, it offers visitors a mix of culture, local cuisine, and easygoing neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
40,290
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.93°, -88.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,210
Local Cost
$1,428
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-4.5°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-39.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
971 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUZ
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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