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Decatur, NE
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Decatur, NE
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 $49,028 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,078. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decatur is $78,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,101. Median rent is $433/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Decatur reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,327/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decatur has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.