Decatur, MS

Mississippi · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
2,025 Population
$47,258 Median Income
$125,800 Home Value
$826 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
21.3 yrs Median Age
20.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
2.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.6
Education

People

Population2,025
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 61.1%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$47,258
Per Capita Income$20,142
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate28.9%
County GDP$699M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$125,800
Zillow Value$165,080
Median Rent$826
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$924

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Depression20.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Jan / Jul46° / 81°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.42
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Work From Home2.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$47,258
Home Value$125,800
Median Rent$826
Poverty Rate28.9%
Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
Unemployment2.8%
Avg Temperature64.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,025
Population Density368 per sq mi
Median Age21.3 years
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61.1% Black 34.6% Hispanic 1.6% Other 2.7%
White61.1%
Black or African American34.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.7%

Language

English Only98.0%
Spanish Speakers2.0%
English 98% Spanish 2%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.8%
Health Insurance80.6%

Income

37% below avg
Median Household Income$47,258
Per Capita Income$20,142
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$798
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$51,360

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate28.9%
Total Establishments (County)382
County GDP$699M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation28
Healthcare Facilities31
Retail Stores67
Manufacturing14
Total Establishments382

Industry Mix

Restaurants 28 Healthcare 31 Retail 67 Manufacturing 14

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$51,360
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,475

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.4 min
Work From Home2.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

55% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$125,800
Zillow Home Value Index$165,080

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied52.6%

Rental Costs

29% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$826

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedroom$924
3 Bedroom$1,177
4 Bedroom$1,295

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,475
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.97%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure39.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.6%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.6%
Regular Checkup79.5%
Premature Death Rate15,917 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.1 / 10
Exercise Access62.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)31
Restaurants (County)28

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

46°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Land Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density368 per sq mi
Latitude32.4340°
Longitude-89.1112°
County FIPS28101

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.2%
D 27.9%

Republican +43.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
High School+84.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.42

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density368 per sq mi
Land Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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