Iowa
Decorah is a small city in Iowa with a population of 7,597. Residents earn $62,177 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Decorah receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Decorah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Decorah is $62,177, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Decorah is $234,600, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Decorah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 12 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,201 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Decorah 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 37.6 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,177 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,046 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,419 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 767 |
| County GDP | $1,354M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $234,600 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $298,078 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Total Violent | 12.4/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 12.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,200.6/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 61.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,101.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 37.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.4 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3016°N, 91.7848°W |
| County FIPS | 19191 |
Winner: Republican by 9.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,049/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 12.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |