Median Income
$33,750
55% lower than US avg
Home Value
$84,200
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
31.3%
152% higher than US avg
How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population163
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$19,577
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$278M
Commute38 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+84.3%
School Score5.15
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband66.0%
Libraries3
Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Decatur receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Decatur has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Decatur is $33,750, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 31.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Decatur is $84,200, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Decatur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Decatur has a population of 163 with a density of 429 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.1%), with 8% Hispanic.
Population
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
The median household income in Decatur is $33,750, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,750 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $19,577 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $827 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,793 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 31.3% |
| 152% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
| County GDP | $278M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.26% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 38.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Decatur is $84,200, 70% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $84,200 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $634 |
| 1 Bedroom | $700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,102 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,542 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,429 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.26% |
Health Metrics: Decatur vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| |
| Premature Death | 9,258/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
Crime Rates: Decatur vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7427°N, 93.8328°W |
| County FIPS | 19053 |