Decatur, AL

Living in Decatur

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 2
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Commute 86
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 15
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Schools 45
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Residents

54k Population -775 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black22%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$8.9k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$491 Median Monthly Rent +$55 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity69%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas30%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur

United States45
Alabama48
Decatur Metro Area31
Morgan County32

Property Crime in Decatur

United States48
Alabama52
Decatur Metro Area48
Morgan County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 5 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 43 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur, AL

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St Ann School
3 miles, S
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Bethel Baptist School
9 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Decatur, AL

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Oakwood University
23 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur, AL

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Airports

Airports near Decatur, AL

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Lovell Field
106 miles, E
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