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Decaturville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
895 Population 542/sq mi density
$40,500 Median Income $19,961 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $168,960 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $756/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Decaturville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,500
46% below
$19,961 per capita
Home Value
$126,800
55% below
Zillow: $168,960
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
32.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Decaturville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Decaturville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
45%
Rent
65%
Poverty
260%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Decaturville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Decaturville residents earn a median household income of $40,500 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,961. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Decaturville is $126,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,960. Median rent is $756/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Decaturville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,163/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Decaturville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Decaturville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population895
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,500
Per Capita$19,961
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty32.3%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,800
Rent$756
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$168,960
Housing Units374
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,163/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary698/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,620/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation487 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Decaturville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.