Watseka
City in Iroquois County, Illinois
Watseka is a city in Iroquois County, Illinois, with 4,679 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland, 4.1 miles S.
- 4,679residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 1,589 / sq mipopulation density
- 60970ZIP code
About Watseka
Watseka is a city in and the county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. It is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of the Illinois-Indiana state line on U.S. Route 24.
The population of Watseka was 4,679 as of the 2020 Census.
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Living in Watseka
- Median household income
- $43,608
- Median home value
- $103,700
- Median rent
- $790/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Watseka had 4,679 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,679 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,589 per sq mi (614 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Watseka at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Iroquois County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,679 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.94 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7751° N, 87.7304° W |
| ZIP code | 60970 |
| Official website | watsekacity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779228 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Watseka
- Woodland4.1 mi S
- Crescent City6.6 mi W
- Iroquois8.5 mi NE
- Sheldon8.6 mi E
- Martinton9.7 mi N
- Donovan9.7 mi NE
- Milford10.3 mi S
- Beaverville13.0 mi N
- Raub, IN13.0 mi E
- Papineau13.3 mi N
- Danforth13.3 mi W
- Ashkum13.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Watseka
What county is Watseka in?
Watseka is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
What is the population of Watseka, IL?
4,679 people lived in Watseka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Watseka, IL?
The ZIP code of Watseka is 60970.
What is the elevation of Watseka?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Watseka?
Woodland (4.1 mi), Crescent City (6.6 mi), Iroquois (8.5 mi), Sheldon (8.6 mi), Martinton (9.7 mi).
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