West End, located between downtown Decatur and Fairview Park, is a residential and historic Decatur neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and early-20th-century architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merchant Street corridor near Millikin University, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Staley Field and the Kirkland Fine Arts Center act as cultural anchors, pairing collegiate sports with performing-arts nights. Housing leans toward classic Midwestern forms—bungalows, brick two-stories, and porch-front homes—set on walkable streets. Green space and ballfields shape the edges, while the university adds a bookish, arts-forward undertone.
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Historical weather
Decatur, IL • 62522
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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152 S Dipper Ln Unit 203 is located in Decatur, the 62522 zipcode, and the Decatur School District 61.