Decatur County, IN

Living in Decatur County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 26
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 45
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Schools 81
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Residents

27k Population +978 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate44%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office16%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$612 Median Monthly Rent +$165 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier24%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas19%
Utility gas33%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Decatur County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 5
Feb 32 3 4
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 53 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 4 0
Dec 33 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding54
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur County, IN

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Milroy Amish School
12 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur County, IN

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Franklin College
32 miles, W
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Hanover College
41 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur County, IN

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Airports

Airports near Decatur County, IN