Nebraska
Decatur is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 552. Residents earn $49,028 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Decatur receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, 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 $49,028, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Decatur is $78,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Decatur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 31.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,028 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,078 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,106 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,733 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 164 |
| County GDP | $605M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.87% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $78,800 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,101 |
| Census Median Rent | $433 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,840 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.87% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 27,026/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,062 ft (324 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0059°N, 96.2483°W |
| County FIPS | 31173 |
Winner: Republican by 6.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |