Decatur County, GA

Living in Decatur County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 5
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 19
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Schools 35
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Residents

27k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black42%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$514 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Decatur County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 6 0
Apr 66 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 5 0
Sep 78 4 0
Oct 69 3 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 52 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado38
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur County, GA

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Thomas University
37 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur County, GA

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Miller County Hospital
22 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Decatur County, GA

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