Decatur, TX

Living in Decatur

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 20
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 41
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Schools 40
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Residents

6.7k Population +740 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
19% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office25%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$807 Median Monthly Rent +$177 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Decatur

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Wise County25

Property Crime in Decatur

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Wise County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 2 0
Feb 46 3 0
Mar 54 3 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 44 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Decatur, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Decatur, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Decatur, TX

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The King's University
33 miles, SE
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Messenger College
36 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Decatur, TX

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Airports

Airports near Decatur, TX

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Dallas Love Field
50 miles, SE
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