At a Glance
Median Income
$49,028
$32,078 per capita
Home Value
$78,800
Zillow: $146,198
Median Rent
$433/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
19.0% 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 $49,028 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,078. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% 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 $146,198. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population552
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,028
Per Capita$32,078
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,800
Rent$433
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$146,198
Housing Units325
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score2.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Decatur was founded in 1856.
The median home in Decatur was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.