At a Glance
Median Income
$47,188
$32,682 per capita
Home Value
$41,900
Zillow: $140,042
Violent Crime
451/100K
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Decker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Decker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Decker 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
Decker residents earn a median household income of $47,188 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,682. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Decker is $41,900 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,042. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Decker reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,208/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Decker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Decker has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density1,074/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$32,682
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$41,900
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$140,042
Housing Units93
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent451/100K
Property5,208/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Decker was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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