At a Glance
Median Income
$59,831
$33,925 per capita
Home Value
$190,500
Zillow: $219,402
Median Rent
$861/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
4,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Decatur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decatur residents earn a median household income of $59,831 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,925. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $190,500 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,402. Median rent is $861/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population57,760
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,058/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,831
Per Capita$33,925
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$8,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,500
Rent$861
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$219,402
Housing Units25,680
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property4,390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault143/100K
Burglary777/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Decatur was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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