The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, DeKalb county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 20.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 55% and the area covered by water is 0.13%. The overall influence score for DeKalb is 1.
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DeKalb County is located in the north-central part of Illinois, and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. As of 2019, the county had a population of 104,988. The racial makeup of DeKalb County was 81.1% White, 8.3% African American, 4.2% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 4.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.8% of the population.
The median household income in DeKalb County was $54,303 in 2019, and the median home value was $171,200. The median age was 26.7 years old and 22.8% of the population was below the poverty line.
The living conditions in DeKalb County are generally good. The cost of living is higher than the national average due to its proximity to Chicago, but there are many amenities available such as parks, museums, libraries, and a variety of restaurants and shops. The public schools are considered to be good quality, and there are several colleges and universities located in the county as well.
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