At a Glance
Median Income
$43,239
$22,063 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
Zillow: $279,748
Median Rent
$759/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
644/100K
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decatur residents earn a median household income of $43,239 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,063. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,444 business establishments, including 586 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,748. Median rent is $759/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,230/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,516
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born17.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,239
Per Capita$22,063
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$26,126M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,576
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$759
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$279,748
Housing Units687
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent644/100K
Property1,230/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,948/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation1,186 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Decatur was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
17.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 586 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.