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Decatur, IA
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Decatur, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Decatur a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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).
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.