At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$19,577 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
Zillow: $139,978
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.9% 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+
2.9 / 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 $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 224 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,978. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average).
Education
3.4% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$19,577
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$139,978
Rent Burden19.1%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+84.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.