Decatur County, IA

Living in Decatur County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 80
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 54
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Schools 93
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Residents

8k Population -529 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$414 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas35%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Decatur County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 6
Feb 27 1 6
Mar 39 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 39 2 1
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding51
Tornado30
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur County, IA

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Zadie Creek School
15 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur County, IA

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Simpson College
45 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur County, IA

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Wayne County Hospital
25 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Decatur County, IA

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Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
134 miles, NE