Indiana
Decatur is a small city in Indiana with a population of 9,769. Residents earn $58,867 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Decatur receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Decatur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Decatur is $58,867, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Decatur is $132,900, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Decatur is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,028 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Decatur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,867 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,760 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $951 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,720 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 786 |
| County GDP | $2,318M |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 132 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $132,900 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,265 |
| Median List Price | $166,400 |
| Median List Price | $166,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $98 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $804 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $768 |
| 1 Bedroom | $816 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,071 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,284 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,418 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,039 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,648/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Total Violent | 53.1/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 42.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,027.8/100K |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 212.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,783.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 31.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.6 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,601/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8289°N, 84.9278°W |
| County FIPS | 18001 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,601/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Retail Stores | 132 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |