Decatur, AL

Alabama · Morgan County · Decatur Metro

Decatur is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 57,760. Residents earn $59,831 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

57,760 Population 1,058/sq mi density

$59,831 Median Income $33,925 per capita

$190,500 Home Value $219,402 Zillow

$861 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

201 Violent Crime/100K 4,390 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$59,831 median income, 2.9% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$190,500 home value, $861/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

201 violent crimes/100K (47% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $59,831

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $190,500

32% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 201/100K

47% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.8%

32% lower than US avg

Median Rent $861

26% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.8%

27% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.9%

19% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.1%

27% lower than US avg

How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population57,760

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density1,058/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 61%

Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$59,831

Per Capita$33,925

Unemployment2.9%

Poverty9.1%

County GDP$8,389M

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$190,500

Rent$861

Ownership63.0%

Zillow$219,402

Housing Units25,680

Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

Violent201/100K

Property4,390/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault143/100K

Burglary777/100K

Health

Obesity40.8%

Uninsured14.8%

Smoking17.5%

Depression24.1%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain58.0 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation594 ft (181 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.8%

High School+83.1%

Graduate+7.6%

School Score4.99

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%

Commute21 min

Broadband83.6%

EV Stations6

Libraries6

Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Decatur receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Decatur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Decatur is $59,831, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Decatur is $190,500, 32% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Decatur is below the national average at 201 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,390 per 100,000, 124% above the national average.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Decatur enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Decatur has a population of 57,760 with a density of 1,058 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (60.9%), with 3% Hispanic, 23.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 86.7% of residents, while 13.3% speak Spanish. 7.2% of the population are veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 87.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

57,760

Total Population

1,058

People / sq mi

40.4yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

54.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%

Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Decatur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 86.7%

10% above US avg

Spanish 13.3%

1% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Decatur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Decatur is $59,831, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,925 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,153, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,362 business establishments, including 216 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Decatur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$59,831
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,925
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,153
IRS Avg AGI	$70,673
Gini Index	0.449 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.9%
	19% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.1%
	27% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,362
County GDP	$8,389M

Business (County)

Restaurants	216
Healthcare	353
Retail	474
Manufacturing	163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,940
	45% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.6 min
Drive Alone	83.6%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	4.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Decatur is $190,500, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,402, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $861 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 63.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 25,680 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $1,940 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$190,500
	32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$219,402
Median List Price	$252,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$252,400
$/Sq Ft	$142
Homes Sold	46
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.0%
Price Drops	18.9%
Inventory	228

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$861
	26% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,086
Rent Burden	27.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$716
1 Bedroom	$772
2 Bedrooms	$936
3 Bedrooms	$1,206
4 Bedrooms	$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.0%
Owner-Occupied	63.0%
Renter-Occupied	37.0%
Housing Units	25,680
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,940
	45% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.02%

In Decatur, 40.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.9% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 42.0% have high blood pressure. 17.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.7% report binge drinking. 31.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 24.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.4% experience frequent mental distress. 14.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,963. The dentist ratio is 1:1,911. 71.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.0 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-21)

PM2.5

6.1

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

7.3

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

4.6

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

67.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.4

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

131.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Decatur vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.8%
	27% above US avg
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	42.0%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	7.7%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.5%
	25% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.7%
Physical Inactivity	31.8%
Depression	24.1%
Mental Distress	18.4%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	41.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.9%
Uninsured	14.8%
	72% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,963
Dentists	1:1,911
Mental Health	1:579
Checkup Rate	77.7%
Dental Visits	53.3%
Premature Death	12,502/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.0/10
Exercise Access	71.8%
Healthcare Facilities	353

Decatur has a violent crime rate of 201 per 100,000 residents, 47% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 143.3 per 100,000, robbery at 44.8, rape at 12.5. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,390 per 100,000, 124% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,372, burglary at 777, vehicle theft at 240 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 20 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Decatur receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Decatur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	200.6/100K
	47% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	12.5/100K
Robbery	44.8/100K
Assault	143.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,389.6/100K
	124% above US avg
Burglary	777.3/100K
Theft	3,372.4/100K
Vehicle Theft	240.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	20
Traffic Accidents	1,043
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Decatur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.4°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	594 ft (181 m)
Area	54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²)
Population Density	1,058/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5730°N, 86.9899°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Morgan County County
Nearest Airport	Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"

53% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0460 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.9 / 100
Community Resilience	47.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	125 km
Dec 8, 2001	5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama	M3.9	71 km
May 9, 2004	8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama	M3.3	149 km
Jul 15, 1995	21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama	M3.3	137 km
Sep 2, 1990	12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama	M3.2	125 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	144 km
Jun 23, 1990	12 km E of Vernon, Alabama	M3.2	128 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	105 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	145 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	118 km
Apr 29, 2003	7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama	M3.1	125 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Belk, Alabama	M3.1	129 km
Jun 28, 2008	7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama	M3.1	149 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	127 km
Sep 13, 2011	1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama	M3.0	120 km
May 4, 1994	2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	43 km
May 4, 2007	4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama	M3.0	91 km
May 4, 1994	12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama	M3.0	38 km
May 28, 2000	3 km NE of Fayette, Alabama	M3.0	122 km
May 28, 2000	13 km S of Winfield, Alabama	M3.0	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Opal (1995, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1995	Opal	Category 1	279 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

746 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 192 fatalities, 2,703 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF5	95 km	25
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	46 km	28
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	15 km	16
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	55 km	6
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	93 km	14
Feb 6, 2008	EF4	34 km	4
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	89 km	0
May 18, 1995	EF4	29 km	1
May 18, 1995	EF4	65 km	3
Nov 15, 1989	EF4	32 km	21
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	65 km	11
Mar 6, 1967	EF4	99 km	2
Mar 11, 1963	EF4	75 km	2
Nov 18, 1957	EF4	79 km	3
Nov 17, 1957	EF4	77 km	4
Apr 24, 1955	EF4	25 km	5
Mar 22, 1952	EF4	3 km	4
Feb 29, 1952	EF4	74 km	2
Feb 13, 1952	EF4	94 km	3
May 8, 2024	EF3	28 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	UNNAMED	3,112	50 km
2020	BK OWL CREEK	2,838	37 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,822	40 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,764	51 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,710	42 km
2011	GREEN TOWER	2,653	34 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,602	44 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,442	46 km
1994	UNNAMED	2,394	98 km
2015	BIG TREE	2,288	48 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,264	36 km
2010	BALLS MT.	2,229	55 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,160	45 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,143	55 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,114	43 km
2021	BK LEOLA/WARREN	2,007	35 km
2024	BNK MILL CREEK RX	1,959	51 km
2010	STINSON GAP	1,922	36 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,845	39 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,826	39 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	5.2 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	4.8 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	60°F (16°C)	5.0 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.0 in
June	75°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in	Driest
September	72°F (22°C)	4.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	3.4 in
November	51°F (11°C)	4.7 in
December	43°F (6°C)	5.8 in

Decatur has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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Decatur is located in Morgan County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32% below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 75.8% of the vote, a 52.6-point margin. 83.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 353 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%

D 23.2%

Winner: Republican by 52.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	20
Traffic Accidents	1,043
Avg Accident Severity	2.1 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.8%
	32% below US avg
High School+	83.1%
Graduate Degree+	7.6%
School Test Score	4.99

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,058/sq mi
Total Area	54.6 sq mi
County	Morgan County County

Services

Broadband Access	83.6%
Avg Download Speed	190.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	25.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	6
Alt Fuel Stations	10
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	353
Restaurants	216
Retail Stores	474

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.6 min
Drive Alone	83.6%
Public Transit	0.3%
Work from Home	4.4%

Average costs for common services in Decatur. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit	$311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit	$178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning	$115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling	$222 ($133–$355)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement	$266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation	$36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement	$178 ($89–$311)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair	$355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install	$6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair	$888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement	$7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense	$4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation	$444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation	$2,220 ($888–$4,440)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$133 ($67–$222)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour)	$71 ($44–$115)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread	$3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb)	$0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly)	$62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$133)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal	$27 ($13–$67)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$178 ($89–$355)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$589
Toddler	$583
Preschool	$550
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$633
Toddler	$606
Preschool	$606

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Morgan County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	13,573	216	$84,199	3.14
Retail Trade	5,620	482	$36,771	1.07
Health Care & Social Assistance	4,428	531	$47,104	0.59
Accommodation & Food Services	4,406	253	$21,081	0.92
Construction	3,790	335	$73,671	1.37
Administrative & Waste Services	3,314	174	$33,549	1.07
Wholesale Trade	2,162	185	$68,802	1.04
Professional & Technical Services	1,646	286	$76,652	0.45
Transportation & Warehousing	1,526	93	$66,411	0.68
Finance & Insurance	1,321	203	$78,150	0.62
Other Services	1,147	193	$50,113	0.72
Management of Companies	604	20	$114,363	0.68
Real Estate	475	118	$53,074	0.58
Arts & Entertainment	337	29	$19,768	0.38
Information & Technology	301	49	$76,417	0.31
Educational Services	125	20	$30,521	0.11
Mining & Oil/Gas	98	5	$74,248	0.49
Utilities	80	9	$158,710	0.40
Agriculture & Forestry	65	25	$51,500	0.15

Hospitals in Decatur

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	Yes	(256) 341-2000

Schools in Decatur

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Decatur High School	High	1,040	61	17.0:1
Austin High School	High	1,025	67	15.3:1
Decatur Middle School	Middle	815	54	15.1:1
Austin Junior High School	—	773	46	16.8:1
Austin Middle School	Middle	714	47	15.2:1
Priceville Junior High School	Middle	528	25	21.1:1
Priceville High School	High	512	26	19.7:1
Oak Park Elementary School	Elementary	503	30	16.8:1
BanksCaddell Elementary School	Elementary	453	24	18.9:1
Chestnut Grove Elementary School	Elementary	447	26	17.2:1
Austinville Elementary School	Elementary	416	25	16.6:1
Frances Nungester Elementary School	Elementary	390	24	16.3:1
Julian Harris Elementary School	Elementary	364	21	17.3:1
Woodmeade Elementary School	Elementary	354	21	16.9:1
West Decatur Elementary School	Elementary	346	19	18.2:1
Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School	Elementary	303	16	18.9:1
Benjamin Davis Elementary School	Elementary	268	18	14.9:1
Eastwood Elementary School	Elementary	252	16	15.8:1
Walter Jackson Elementary School	Elementary	244	16	15.3:1

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Radio Stations near Decatur

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
100.3 The River - WQRV - Meridianville/Huntsville, AL	classic hits	AAC
106. 1 WTAK Huntsville's Classic Rock	classic rock	AAC
Sports Radio the Ump	sports	AAC+ 48 kbps
WLRH 89.3 FM HD2 Huntsville, AL	local music, local news	AAC 128 kbps
WBHP 800	—	AAC
WLRH 89.3 FM HD3 Huntsville, AL	npr, public radio	AAC 128 kbps
106.1 WTAK	classic rock, rock	AAC
WLRH 89.3 FM HD1 Huntsville, AL	local music, local news	AAC 128 kbps
102.1 WDRM - Decatur/Huntsville, AL	country	AAC

Campgrounds Near Decatur

3 campgrounds found near Decatur.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CORINTH RECREATION AREA	4.5/5	61	$22–$58
HOUSTON RECREATION AREA	—	—	Free
HOUSTON SHELTER	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Decatur

11 national parks and monuments found near Decatur.

Park	Type	Fee
Buck's Pocket State Park	State Park	Free
Cathedral Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
David Crockett	State Park	Free
Hurricane Creek Park	State Park	Free
Joe Wheeler State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Guntersville State Park	State Park	Free
Monte Sano State Park	State Park	Free
Old Stone Fort	State Park	Free
Rickwood Caverns State Park	State Park	Free
Tims Ford	State Park	Free
Tims Ford State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Decatur

17 trails found near Decatur.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
FLINT CREEK MULTIPLE USE LOOPA	11.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINE TORCH HORSE LOOP	10.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KEY MILL HORSE LOOP	9.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MITCHELL RIDGE TRAIL	6.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTHWEST WILD HORSE	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SIPSEY WILD HIKING TRAIL	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLINT CREEK MULTIPLE USE LOOPB	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BUNYAN HILL WILD HORSE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LOOKOUT WILD HIKING TRAIL	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRAZIEL CREEK WILD HIKING	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSHY CREEK HORSE LOOP	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THOMPSON CREEK WILD HIKING	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANDOLPH WILD HIKING TRAIL	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BORDEN CREEK WILD HIKING	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUNYAN HILL WILD HIKING TRAIL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIPPEY WILD HIKING TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GUM POND WILD HORSE	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes

Historical Trends — Decatur

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	55,472	$40,800
2015	55,037	$41,496
2017	54,427	$43,176
2019	54,403	$48,429
2021	57,804	$52,539
2023	57,776	$59,831

Museums in Decatur

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ALABAMA VETERANS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES	HISTORY MUSEUM	100 PRYOR ST W	2567717578	$118,567
BLUE AND GREY MUSEUM OF NORTH ALABAMA	HISTORY MUSEUM		2563504018	$34,828
LIMESTONE COUNTY ALABAMA ARCHIVES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	102 W WASHINGTON STREET	2562336404	$3,643
ALTAR OF THE NEW TESTAMENT AND FOUNDERS HALL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 N BEATY ST�	2562338215
CALHOUN FINE ARTS GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2563062695
CLAY HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2563251018
COOKS NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	412 13TH ST SE	2563509347
DONNELL HOUSE BOARD	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	601 & 1/2 SOUTH CLINTON STREET	2562320743
HARTSELLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	307 COLLEGE ST NE
HARTSELLE MILITARY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2562277308
JESSE OWENS MEMORIAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2569743636
LIMESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MADISON STATION HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
MORGAN COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
OAKVILLE INDIAN MOUNDS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2569052494
OLD STATE BANK	GENERAL MUSEUM	952 BANK STREET NE	2563414818
SAVING OUR FLYING HERITAGE THROUGH A FLYING MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	189 BAITES RD
STUDENT CENTER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2562338100
TRIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Decatur

Name	Address	Annual Visits
DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY	504 CHERRY STREET NE	229,976
ATHENS - LIMESTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY	405 EAST SOUTH STREET	73,556
HARTSELLE - WILLIAM BRADFORD HUIE LIBRARY OF HARTSELLE	152 SPARKMAN STREET NW	21,092
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	192 BROAD STREET	10,162
FALKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	7 NORTH 1ST AVENUE	7,920
EVA PUBLIC LIBRARY	4549 HIGHWAY 55 EAST	5,715
LINDA DURAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	103 FAYE DRIVE	5,234

Farmers Markets in Decatur

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Athens Saturday Market	409 W Green Street	06/04/2016 to 08/27/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Hartselle Farmers Market	Sparkman Street Southwest
Madison City Farmers Market	1088 Hughes Road	04/11/2015 to 09/26/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Visit
Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market	211 1st Ave SE	04/23/2016 to 06/20/2016	Mon: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Wed: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Fri: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-3:00 PM;
The Market at Good Shepherd	3809 Spring Ave, SW	08/01/2016 to 10/31/2016	Mon: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Hotels in Decatur

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western

Clarion Pointe

Comfort Inn & Suites

Courtyard

DoubleTree

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Decatur

Holiday Inn Express

Home2 Suites by Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor

MainStay Suites

Quality Inn Decatur River City

Residence Inn

Sleep Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Decatur

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfonso's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Apple Lane

Applebee's

Bank Street Grill

Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q

Buffalo Wild Wings

Camino Real Mexican Restaurant

Casa Santiago Mexican Grill

Chili's

Cicis

Cracker Barrel

Golden Corral

Hard Dock

IHOP

LawLers Barbecue

Let's Do Lunch

Logan's Roadhouse

LongHorn Steakhouse

Marlin's Bar & Grill

Mi Hacienda

Nash Barbecue

Ninja Japanese Restaurant

Noriya Japanese Cuisine

Olive Garden

Rio Grande

Texas Roadhouse

The Moody Crab

Waffle House

Cafes in Decatur

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Starbucks

Two Fish & A Toad

Cinemas in Decatur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMC CLASSIC Decatur 12

Theatres in Decatur

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eagle Amphitheatre

Princess Theater

Spirit of America Stage

Clinics in Decatur

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Family Care Decatur

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care

The Imaging Center

Dentists in Decatur

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aspen Dental

Terry Family Dentistry

US #474949918

Veterinaries in Decatur

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beltline Animal Clinic

Decatur Banfield Pet Hospital

US #1009997204

US #478533740

Bus Stations in Decatur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Morgan County Area Transportation System

Gas Stations in Decatur

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Circle K

Citgo

Exxon

Fuel station

Kroger

Murphy USA

Shell

Wally's

Walmart

Wavaho

Banks in Decatur

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Independent Decatur Crossings

BBVA

Redstone Federal Credit Union

Regions Bank

Wells Fargo

Shopping Malls in Decatur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Decatur Mall

Gyms in Decatur

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CrossFit Protocol

Crunch Fitness

Decatur Athletic Club

Planet Fitness

US #474947093

US #474949943

Golf Courses in Decatur

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Decatur Golf and Country Club

Point Mallard Golf Course

Repar Golf DP

Breweries in Decatur

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Jt's Package Store	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wine, Retail Shopping, Convenience Stores	2121 Beltline Rd S W	2563508967
Murphy Plaza	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wineries	200 Main St
Plaza Murphy	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries, Wineries	101 Church St
Rocket Republic Brewing Company	Brewery and Beer Garden	289 Production Ave		Visit
Windmill Beverages	Food & Dining, Beverages, Breweries	3709 Us Highway 31 S	2563534069

Nursing Homes in Decatur

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
DECATUR HEALTH & REHAB CENTER 2326 MORGAN AVENUE SOUTHWEST	For profit - Corporation	119	113	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	2563405765
RIVER CITY CENTER 1350 FOURTEENTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	For profit - Corporation	183	168	1/5	—	3/5	4/5	2563556911

Pharmacies in Decatur

22 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 4844	812 BELTLINE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-355-8465
KMART	1101 BELTLINE ROAD SOUTHEAST	256-350-2572
KROGER	1101 BELTLINE ROAD SOUTHEAST	256-350-3201
MED SURG HEALTH MART PHARMACY	2828 6TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-355-2828
PAY LESS EXPRESS 2 HEALTH MART PHARMACY	1517 WEST MOULTON STREET	256-355-1815
PAY LESS EXPRESS HEALTH MART PHARMACY	2122 DANVILLE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-351-7006
PAY LESS HEALTH MART PHARMACY	1207 MEDICAL DRIVE SOUTHEAST	256-353-5011
PERSONAL TOUCH HEALTHCARE	824 6TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-350-4782
PIGGLY WIGGLY	2019 6TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-353-6303
PILL BOX HEALTH MART PHARMACY 1	2422 DANVILLE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-353-1121
PILL BOX HEALTH MART PHARMACY 2	474 STATE HIGHWAY 67 SOUTH	256-353-0100
PUBLIX - 00045	1605 BELTLINE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-301-6411
RITE AID - 7044	1526 6TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-353-1195
RITE AID - 7045	2202 DANVILLE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-353-7131
TARGET	1235 POINT MALLARD PARKWAY SOUTHEAST	256-898-3037
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	2006 DANVILLE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-350-3338
VALLEY DRUG COMPANY 1	1302 SOMERVILLE ROAD SOUTHEAST	256-355-8015
VALLEY DRUG COMPANY 2	1101 16TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-355-6225
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 662	2800 SPRING AVENUE SOUTHWEST	256-350-9969
WALGREENS - 2589	1718 BELTLINE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-584-6626
WALGREENS - 9976	1127 6TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	256-355-4495
WESTMEADE PHARMACY	2104 DANVILLE ROAD SOUTHWEST	256-355-8211

EV Charging Stations in Decatur

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Bramlett Buick GMC	3305 US-31	EV Connect		1	J1772COMBO	public
Lynn Layton Nissan	2402 Highway 31 S	Non-Networked	1	1	CHADEMO J1772	public
Holiday Inn Express & Suites	2407 Beltline Rd SW	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Holiday Inn Express & Suites	2407 Beltline Rd SW	Non-Networked	2		J1772	public
Jay Landings Marina - Tesla Destination	1600 Hwy 20	Tesla Destination	2		J1772 TESLA	public
Lynn Layton Nissan	2402 Highway 31 S	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private

Cell Towers in Decatur

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
TRINITY MOUNTAIN	TOWER	122
11445 SNAKE RD	TOWER	112
11445 SNAKE RD	TOWER	112
9363 COUNTY ROAD 214 (70387)	GTOWER	111
5720 COUNTY ROAD 81 (64512)	GTOWER	111
4020 MOUNTAIN VALLEY ROAD	TOWER	98
INTERSECTION OF VINE AND SYCAMORE 201 VINE STREET	TOWER	96
318 Gravel Ridge Road (114996)	LTOWER	95
901 Black Road	TOWER	94
16810 COUNTY ROAD #33 (64488)	GTOWER	81
15307 COUNTY ROAD 400 (36758)	GTOWER	81
15307 COUNTY ROAD 400 (36758)	GTOWER	81
.6 MI W OF I65 .6 MI SSW OF I65 & SR36 JCT 1742 BYRD ROAD	TOWER	81
301 Campground Road (154537)	LTOWER	79
23872 BIBB GARRETT RD	TOWER	62
23872 BIBB GARRETT RD	TOWER	62
4820 BELLE TOWER (64497)	LTOWER	61
401 McEntire Lane (104554)	MTOWER	58

Fire Stations in Decatur

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Decatur Fire & Rescue	4119 Old Highway 31	Career	256-341-4862
Flint City Volunteer Fire Department	104 Oxmore Flint RD SW	Volunteer	256-340-1114
Mud Tavern Fire & Rescue	2278 Kirby Bridge RD	Volunteer	256-340-1955
Priceville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.	1638 S Bethel RD	Volunteer	256-355-2141

Power Plants Near Decatur

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
DECATUR ENERGY CENTER	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-87.0	OP
MORGAN ENERGY CENTER	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-87.1	OP
BROWNS FERRY	NUCLEAR	221113	-87.1	OP

Bridges in Decatur

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1975	44	33,034	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	38	31,030	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1965	51	31,030	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1928	44	30,960	G
Culvert	Concrete	1928	45	26,220	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1995	375	25,465	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1997	375	25,465	G
Culvert	Concrete	1984	53	25,162	F
Tee Beam	Concrete continuous	1959	105	24,970	F
Culvert	Concrete	1928	26	24,460	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	30	20,930	F
Truss (Thru)	Steel continuous	1961	2,502	20,045	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1996	2,595	20,045	F
Culvert	Concrete	1981	106	19,388	F
Culvert	Concrete	1963	36	19,349	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	328	19,316	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1955	28	17,540	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	21	16,804	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2013	195	16,610	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1979	195	16,610	F
Culvert	Concrete	1983	42	16,487	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1935	77	16,187	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	74	14,814	F
Culvert	Concrete	1974	22	14,717	F
Culvert	Concrete	1935	37	13,834	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	289	13,490	F
Culvert	Concrete	1975	31	11,827	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	57	11,372	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	32	10,782	G
Culvert	Concrete	1965	44	10,666	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	64	10,086	F
Culvert	Concrete	1989	50	9,753	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1936	107	8,210	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1958	107	8,210	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	181	7,205	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	182	7,205	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	54	7,077	F
Culvert	Concrete	1995	26	6,920	F
Culvert	Concrete	1976	72	5,634	F
Culvert	Concrete	1973	62	5,625	F
Culvert	Concrete	1987	24	4,176	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	36	4,016	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	33	3,652	F
Culvert	Concrete	1963	33	3,495	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2015	320	3,270	G
Culvert	Concrete	1988	51	2,753	F
Culvert	Concrete	1965	22	2,346	F
Culvert	Concrete	1962	31	2,029	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	170	1,689	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1955	136	1,689	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1981	102	1,560	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2004	40	1,428	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2000	136	1,375	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	42	1,202	F
Culvert	Concrete	1996	90	854	F
Culvert	Concrete	1998	46	764	G
Culvert	Concrete	2010	26	690	G
Culvert	Concrete	2000	24	642	F
Culvert	Concrete	2002	38	399	F
Culvert	Steel	1990	48	80	G

Correctional Facilities in Decatur

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
DECATUR COMMUNITY BASED FACILITY / COMMUNITY WORK CENTER	1401 STATE HIGHWAY 20 WEST	STATE	555	740	OPEN
DECATUR CITY JAIL	402 LEE STREET NORTHEAST	LOCAL		-999	OPEN
MORGAN COUNTY JAIL	119 LEE STREET	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Decatur

17 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY	1400 STATE DOCKS ROAD	MORGAN
BUNGE DECATUR	1400 MARKET STREET	MORGAN
CAPITAL POWER - DECATUR ENERGY CENTER	2024 HIGHWAY 20 WEST	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DAIKIN AMERICA INC	905 STATE DOCKS RD	MORGAN
DELPHI SAGINAW STEERING SYSTEMS	6275 US HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH	LIMESTONE
INDORAMA DECATUR SITE	1401 FINLEY ISLAND RD	MORGAN
LINDE GAS LLC	900 LINDE LANE	MORGAN
MORGAN ENERGY CTR GEN MOTORS	FINLEY ISLAND ROAD	MORGAN
NUCOR STEEL DECATUR	4301 IVERSON BLVD	MORGAN

Airports Near Decatur

42 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Huntsville International Airport	HSV	Medium Airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport	MSL	Medium Airport
Redstone Army Air Field	HUA	Medium Airport
Abernathy Field	—	Small Airport
Addison Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Airborne Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field	—	Small Airport
Ardmore Airport	—	Small Airport
Beechwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Big River Airpark	—	Small Airport
Big Sky Airport	—	Small Airport
Bill Pugh Field	—	Small Airport
Courtland Airport	—	Small Airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field	—	Small Airport
Elam's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Elk Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Elkwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Epps Airpark	—	Small Airport
Fayetteville Municipal Airport	FYM	Small Airport
Flint River Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Frerichs Airport	—	Small Airport
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field	—	Small Airport
Hartselle-Morgan County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Hazel Green Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Hazel Green Airport	—	Small Airport
Lawrenceburg Lawrence County Airport	—	Small Airport
LevAirport	—	Small Airport
Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field	—	Small Airport
McCall Airport	—	Small Airport
Milton Airport	—	Small Airport
Moontown Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Aero Lake Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
New Horizon Airport	—	Small Airport
Peterson Field	—	Small Airport
Posey Field	—	Small Airport
Pryor Field Regional Airport	DCU	Small Airport
PTC Airport	—	Small Airport
Robbins Field	—	Small Airport
Rocky Springs Airpark	—	Small Airport
Upper Fort Hampton Strip	—	Small Airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field	—	Small Airport
Wilson Creek Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Decatur

9 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Athens Police Station	951 Hobbs Street East
Campus Police/Security	6250 US Highway 31
Decatur City Hall
Huntsville Police Department Gun Range
Limestone County Sheriff's Department	101 Elm Street West
Madison City Police
Morgan County Sheriff
Police Training Building
Trinity Police Department	21 Lile Street

Grocery Stores in Decatur

61 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
5th Ave Food Mart	Convenience Store	601 5th Ave SW
ALDI 74022 74022	Supermarket	1000 Beltline Rd SW
AYIYA VARIETY STORE.	Other	1628 Beltline Rd SW
Cali 96 Inc	Convenience Store	127 Austinville Rd SW
Circle K 2723670	Convenience Store	2317 HWY 31 S/I 65 EXIT 334
Circle K Store 2709302	Convenience Store	2400 Beltline Rd SW
Circle K Store 2709305	Convenience Store	1126 6th Ave SE
CVS Pharmacy 4844	Other	812 Beltline Rd SW
Danville 2 Inc	Convenience Store	1029 Danville Rd SW
Danville Park Shell 1	Convenience Store	2004 Danville Park Dr SW
Decatur Crossroads Grocery Llc	Convenience Store	1205 Central Pkwy SW
Decatur Texaco Inc	Convenience Store	819 6th Ave NE
DOLLAR GENERAL 1957	Other	1502B 6th Ave SE
DOLLAR GENERAL 9162	Other	2006 Danville Rd SW
DOLLAR GENERAL 1001	Other	1000 Beltline Rd SW
Dollar General 10017	Other	2400 Old Moulton Rd SW
Dollar General 11359	Other	1731 W Moulton Street
Dollar General 12413	Other	1218 Mill Rd SE
Dollar General 30981	Other	2050 Point Mallard Dr SW
Dollar Tree 2291	Other	1644 Beltline Rd SW
Dollar Tree 3385	Other	2812J Spring Ave SW
Dollar Tree 6453	Other	2019 6th Ave SE
Family Dollar 610	Other	905 Moulton St W
Flint Wavaho Express	Convenience Store	5006 Hwy 31 S
Foodland 814	Supermarket	1652 Beltline Rd Sw
Fortenberry Farms	Farmers and Markets	224 Finley Dr NW
Fuel City	Convenience Store	3531 Highway 31 S
Guatemex Supermarket Fresh Food	Grocery Store	1209 Danville Rd Sw
Jay Binal Inc	Convenience Store	707 Wilson St NW
KROGER 854	Super Store	1101 Beltline Rd SE
LA ESTRELLA FOOD AND FISH MARKET	Grocery Store	1707 Central Pkwy SW
La Guerrerense	Grocery Store	1530 6th Ave SE
La Hacienda	Grocery Store	820 Bradley St SW
La Monarca Supermarket/Restaurant	Grocery Store	2528 Spring Ave SW
La Veracruzana	Grocery Store	2101 Gordon Terry Pkwy
Lakou Lakay Caribbean Market	Grocery Store	1000 Beltline Rd Sw
Morning Side Shop-ezy	Convenience Store	1809 11th St SE
Murphy USA 7885	Convenience Store	2800B Spring Ave SW
Noor Shell 2020	Convenience Store	1814 6th Ave SE
Om 22 LLC	Convenience Store	17 14th St SW
Priceless IGA 37	Supermarket	1820 6th Ave SE
PUBLIX 0045	Supermarket	1605 Beltline Rd SW
River Bridge Shell	Convenience Store	915 6th Ave NE
River Chevron	Convenience Store	904 6th Ave NE
Sai Aki	Convenience Store	1002 Highway 20
Shop In Save	Convenience Store	2102 8th St SW
Speed Z	Convenience Store	1202 Moulton St W
Sri Kanha Inc	Convenience Store	2401 Beltline Rd SW
Target Store T-2084	Super Store	1235 Point Mallard Pkwy SE
Texaco	Convenience Store	819 6th Ave NE
Tienda Hispana 1	Grocery Store	19 14th St Sw
WALGREEN 2589	Other	1718 Beltline Rd SW
Walgreens 9976	Other	1127 6th Ave SE
Wally World Mini Mart 1	Convenience Store	2604 Spring Ave SW
Wally World Mini Mart 3	Convenience Store	2354 Danville Rd SW
Wally World Mini Mart 5	Convenience Store	2505 Point Mallard Dr SE
Walmart 662	Super Store	2800 SPRING AVE SW
Walmart Neighborhood Market 2488	Super Store	1203 6th Ave SE
Westmead Chevron	Convenience Store	2021 Westmead St Sw
Yashu Citgo	Convenience Store	2605 Centron Dr SW
Zaragoza's Supermarket	Grocery Store	1920 Central Pkwy SW

Post Offices in Decatur

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Decatur Post Office

Treatment Centers in Decatur

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Bradford Health Services - Madison Residential Facility	Substance Abuse	256-461-7272
Decatur Morgan Hospital - Another Chance	Substance Abuse	256-973-6190
Family Life Center Inc	Substance Abuse	256-355-3703
MHCNCA Inc - Athens Limestone Counseling Center	Mental Health	256-232-3661
MHCNCA Inc - The Albany Clinic for Children	Mental Health	256-260-7306

DOL Wage Violations in Decatur

65 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $801,743 in back wages owed to 1,442 employees.

Violations

$801,743

Back Wages Owed

1,442

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
TVA, Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant	SIGNIFICANT	—	35603	—	1	$194,966	$6,289	31
Gemstone Foods, LLC	—	Gemstone Foods	35603	—	2	$70,430	$117	604
Quality Perfections Drywall	—	—	35601	—	1	$42,364	$1,324	32
SaMi's Place	—	—	35601	—	1	$40,215	$6,702	6
North Alabama Electric	—	—	35602	—	1	$33,781	$1,877	18
Office Pride	—	—	35601	—	1	$26,811	$1,219	22
R & R Group Home	—	—	35601	—	2	$26,642	$1,332	20
Western Express	—	—	35603	—	1	$26,158	$2,906	9
Simco Construction, Inc.	—	—	35601	—	1	$22,856	$4,571	5
Whitt's Barbecue	—	—	35601	—	2	$22,717	$783	29
Pure Heart Home Care AL LLC	—	—	35601	—	1	$21,244	$708	30
Ninja Japanese Steakhouse	—	—	35603	—	1	$18,267	$295	62
Decatur EMS, Inc.	—	—	35601	—	1	$17,597	$652	27
K & D Group Home, Inc	—	—	35601	—	1	$16,167	$462	35
Contracting & Materials, Inc.	—	—	35601	—	1	$16,020	$843	19
CDD, NCA, Inc.	—	CDD NCA Inc.	35602	—	1	$14,789	$379	39
La Quinta Inn Decatur	—	—	35601	—	1	$14,686	$1,049	14
Logan's Roadhouse	—	—	35603	—	1	$13,464	$281	48
River City Center	—	Genesis HealthCare	35601	—	2	$12,433	$355	35
Crossroads Grocery	—	—	35601	—	1	$11,323	$1,415	8
Comfort Inn Priceville	—	Choice Hotels	35603	—	1	$11,100	$396	28
Integrated Behavioral Health, Inc.	—	—	35603	—	1	$10,931	$2,186	5
Copperworks Corporation	—	—	35601	—	1	$9,722	$972	10
Wing Shack	—	—	35601	—	1	$9,225	$439	21
Ohmstede Industrial Services	—	—	35601	—	1	$9,175	$1,529	6
Mellow Mushroom	—	—	35601	—	1	$8,729	$364	24
HTI Contractors, Inc.	—	—	35601	—	1	$8,334	$758	11
Inner Parish Security Corporation	—	—	35601	—	1	$6,814	$6,814	1
Nishi, Inc d/b/a Subway	—	—	35601	—	1	$5,034	$1,007	5
Compass Bank- Decatur Beltline	—	—	35601	—	1	$4,555	$240	19
Sand Drugs, Inc. d/b/a Payless Pharmacy	—	—	35603	—	1	$4,497	$409	11
Compass Bank- Decatur Main	—	—	35601	—	1	$4,459	$343	13
Burningtree Memorial Gardens	—	—	35603	—	1	$4,393	$628	7
The Phillips Group	—	—	35603	—	1	$4,355	$622	7
Specialty Coating Applicators	—	—	35603	—	1	$4,149	$830	5
Pizza Hut	—	Yum Brands	35601	—	1	$3,945	$3,945	1
Spring Mobile- Decatur- AT&T Auth. Dealer	—	—	35601	—	1	$2,986	$2,986	1
BAGGETTE CONSTRUCTION, INC.	—	—	35603	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	1	$2,643	$1,322	2
Hard Dock	—	—	35601	—	1	$2,591	$130	20
Decatur Fire & Rescue	—	—	35603	—	1	$1,943	$49	40
Walmart	—	Walmart Inc	35603	—	1	$1,918	$1,918	1
Personal Touch Health Care and Pharmacy	—	—	35601	—	1	$1,856	$371	5
HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. [OSHA]	—	Healthcare Services Group	35601	Food Service Contractors	1	$1,628	$1,628	1
Sonic Drive-In	—	—	35601	—	1	$1,549	$57	27
First Grace Child Development Center	—	—	35601	—	1	$1,524	$102	15
Elder Care of Northern Alabama	—	—	35601	—	1	$1,392	$278	5
Pro-Tech Imports	—	—	35601	—	2	$1,329	$332	4
Compass Bank- Decatur Southside	—	—	35601	—	1	$1,231	$154	8
Kids Town Pediatrics, P.C.	—	—	35603	—	1	$1,173	$587	2
Quality Inn	—	Choice Hotels	35603	—	1	$764	$127	6

Churches & Religious Organizations in Decatur

68 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
1615 MINISTRIES	2833 DANVILLE RD SW
263 ALABAMA	2042 CHAPEL HILL RD SW
ABIGAILS ARMOR MINISTRY	1711 CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RD SW
ANEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL	604 WESTBROOK DR SW
ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD CATHOLIC PARISH DECATUR	3910 SPRING AVE SW
ARCHANGEL GROUP INTERNATIONAL A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION	PO BOX 425
ARISE CHURCH	801 FRETWELL AVE
ARISE SHINE MINISTRIES	2209 COLLEGE ST SE
BAPTIST WORLD MISSION	PO BOX 2149
BELTLINE CHURCH OF CHRIST OF DECATU R ALABAMA	2159 BELTLINE RD SW
BREAD DAY MINISTRIES	PO BOX 762
CATHEDRAL OF FAITH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	728 ALMA ST NW
CENTRAL BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF DECATUR ALABAMA	2801 HIGHWAY 31 S
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	3027 RAY AVE SW
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	1600 MAGNOLIA ST SE
CIRCUMSPECT GROUP INC	339 HARRIS MOUNTAIN DR SW
COMMITTEE ON CHURCH COOPERATION	119 1ST AVE NE
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH AND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	3211 SPRING AVE SW
CROSS OF NORTH ALABAMA	1408 SHOAL CREEK RD
DARYL C LITTLE MINISTRIES INC	3515 INDIAN HILLS RD SE
DECATUR HISPANIC CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	2201 SANDLIN RD SW
DECATUR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5660
DECATUR SANDLIN ROAD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	2201 SANDLIN RD SW
DECATUR SPRING AVENUE CHURCH OF NAZARENE	PO BOX 576
EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN DECATUR	1602 BEECH STREET NE
EL SHADDAI CHURCH MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 993
ELIJAHS BLANKET	1813 AUTUMN RIDGE RD SW
END ZONE MINISTRIES	2606 COMPTON DR SW
FBCD UNITED APPEAL FUND INC	PO BOX 1667
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1701 CARRIDALE ST SW
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 2326
FIRST PRIORITY OF GREATER DECATUR	4511 US HIGHWAY 31 S
FOSTER OUTREACH MINISTRIES	517 MEMORIAL DR NW
FRANK BERRY MINISTRIES INC	2926 BRECKENRIDGE DR SW
GOOD SHEPHERD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	2312 DOGWOOD LN SE
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH	2046 BELTLINE RD SW STE 2
GRACE RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH	2018 CLEVELAND AVE SW
HAROLD COOMER EVANGELISTICASSOCIATION INCORPORATED	816 TAMMY ST SW
ICD INC	2916 SANDLIN RD SW
IGLESIA BETEL SENDA ANTIGUA INC	1410 6TH AVE SW
IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL BETHEL DE DECATUR	416 HAY DR SW APT L7
IMPACT CHURCH DECATUR	1701 CARRIDALE ST SW
JLYM	604 WESTBROOK DR SW
LIFE CHANGES FAITH CENTER MINISTRIES	308 4TH AVE NW
LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	414 CLARK ST SW
MALAWI WORKING FUND	2106 SAINT ANDREWS ST SW
MELISSA GLASS MINISTRY INC	316 WOODRIDGE DR SW
N4 INC	PO BOX 5191
NEW EDEN CHURCH	723 BANK ST NE
NEW SONG FAMILY CHURCH DECATUR	4309 HWY 31 S
NORTH ALABAMA HISPANIC CHRISTIAN MISSION INC	414 CLARK ST SW
PEACE OF MIND OF THE CHRISITAN FAITH INC	912 HILLWOOD DR SW
PHIL WALDREP EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION	2916 DANVILLE RD SW
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OF DECATUR INC	1824 PRESYBTERIAN DRIVE SW
PROMISED LAND RANCH	538 PLEASANT HILL RD
PURSUING HOPE MINISTRY	PO BOX 2794
RAPHA CHURCH INTERNATIONAL	1213 CLOVERDALE AVE SW
RE-GENERATION MINISTRIES	230 CYPRESS DR
REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ARP	240 GRANT ST SE
SISTERS INC	1323 STRATFORD RD SE
ST ANDREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	3310 DANVILLE RD SW
ST JAMES CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	920 MOULTON ST W
ST PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH	1700 CARRIDALE ST SW
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE NEW HARVEST OUTREACH MINISTRY INC	1709 BUENA VISTA CIR SE
TRUTH AND FREEDOM MINISTRIES INC	62 LIVINGSTONE LN
UNITED CHRISTIAN BIBLE CHURCH	620 VINE ST NW
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH	1211 WESTMEAD ST SW
WORSHIP ENCOUNTER	1711 VINCA ST SW

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Frequently Asked Questions About Decatur

What is the population of Decatur?

Decatur has a population of 57,760 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 1,058 people per square mile, spread across 54.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is Decatur expensive to live in?

Decatur is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,831, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $190,500 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Decatur safe?

Decatur is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 201 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,390 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Decatur receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Decatur?

Decatur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Decatur?

The job market in Decatur is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,153. There are 3,362 business establishments in the area, including 216 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 4.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Decatur?

The median home value in Decatur is $190,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $219,402. For renters, the median monthly rent is $861. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 63.0%. The average annual property tax is $1,940.

How are the schools in Decatur?

Schools in Decatur score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.8% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Decatur?

The obesity rate in Decatur is 40.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.5% of adults are smokers. 31.8% are physically inactive. 24.1% of residents report depression. 14.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 71.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,963.

What is transportation like in Decatur?

The average commute in Decatur is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Decatur?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur is 60.9% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino. 86.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 13.3% speak Spanish. 7.2% of the population are military veterans. 16.8% of residents have a disability. 87.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Trinity, AL 2,533 pop · 5.5 mi Priceville, AL 3,653 pop · 6.8 mi Hartselle, AL 15,586 pop · 9.6 mi Triana, AL 3,510 pop · 13.8 mi Falkville, AL 1,464 pop · 14.3 mi Athens, AL 27,474 pop · 14.4 mi Madison, AL 58,335 pop · 16.1 mi Moulton, AL 3,397 pop · 17.7 mi Huntsville, AL 218,814 pop · 19.8 mi Harvest, AL 6,624 pop · 23.5 mi Rogersville, AL 1,260 pop · 24.3 mi Town Creek, AL 1,015 pop · 24.7 mi Cullman, AL 18,894 pop · 28.7 mi Ardmore, AL 1,444 pop · 30.1 mi

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