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Decatur, MS
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Decatur, MS
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 $47,258 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,142. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below 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 $165,080. 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.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K.
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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.