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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.