Decatur Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,749 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,348 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$274,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$580 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$804 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Green County
1
Madison Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Green County
2
Madison Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 19
Feb 1 8 23
Mar 2 4 34
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 37
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Brodhead Middle
3 miles, S · 1.9star
Ronald R Albrecht Elementary
3 miles, S · 2.3star
Brodhead High
3 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Blackhawk Technical College
21 miles, SE · 1.4star
Beloit College
22 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Hospitals

The Monroe Clinic
11 miles, W · 5star
Mercy Health System Corp
20 miles, E · 2.3star
Stoughton Hospital
22 miles, NE · 5star
Beloit Health System
22 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, W · 1star
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