Decatur County, IA
Living in Decatur County
Bikeability39
Walkability80
Commute63
Public Transit37
Affordability97
Public Safety91
Airports63
Hospitals70
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8kPopulation-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
$44kMedian 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
$83kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$414Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur County, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
6 miles, NE
Zadie Creek School
15 miles, SW
Poverty Ridge Amish School
18 miles, SE
Rolling Meadow Amish School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur County, IA
Graceland University-Lamoni
11 miles, SW
Simpson College
45 miles, N
Conception Seminary College
58 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
60 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur County, IA
Decatur County Hospital
2 miles, NE
Clarke County Hospital
20 miles, N
Ringgold County Hospital
23 miles, W
Wayne County Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Decatur County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
55 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
111 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
117 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
134 miles, NE