At a Glance
Median Income
$58,281
$28,168 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $209,370
Median Rent
$779/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
462/100K
2,137/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
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 $58,281 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,168. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,370. Median rent is $779/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 462 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,137/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,814
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,344/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,281
Per Capita$28,168
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$779
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$209,370
Housing Units820
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent462/100K
Property2,137/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault347/100K
Burglary404/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Decatur was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Southwest Michigan Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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