At a Glance
Median Income
$47,258
$20,142 per capita
Home Value
$125,800
Zillow: $173,461
Median Rent
$826/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.1% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Decatur residents earn a median household income of $47,258 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,142. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $125,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,461. Median rent is $826/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
20.2% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,025
Median Age21.3 yrs
Density368/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,258
Per Capita$20,142
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$826
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$173,461
Housing Units739
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,917/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation404 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Decatur was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.