Decorah, IA

Living in Decorah

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 99
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 70
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 71
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Schools 99
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Residents

7.7k Population -414 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
47% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate24%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
15  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked35%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$578 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied +10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decorah

United States45
Iowa35
Winneshiek County8

Property Crime in Decorah

United States48
Iowa43
Winneshiek County8

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 9
Feb 21 1 8
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 47 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 5 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decorah

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado12
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decorah, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decorah, IA

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Crossroads Academy
0 miles, SW
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St Benedict School
0 miles, SE
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Cfs Catholic School
9 miles, SW
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St Wenceslaus
11 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Decorah, IA

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Luther College
1 miles, NW
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Upper Iowa University
32 miles, S
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Viterbo University
44 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Decorah, IA

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Airports

Airports near Decorah, IA

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