Decatur, AL
Living in Decatur
Bikeability3
Walkability2
Commute86
Public Transit3
Affordability96
Public Safety59
Airports39
Hospitals45
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation-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
$48kMedian 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
$134kMedian Home Value+$8.9k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur, AL
Cornerstone Christian School
2 miles, SW
Decatur Heritage Christian Academy
3 miles, S
St Ann School
3 miles, S
Bethel Baptist School
9 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur, AL
Athens State University
16 miles, N
University of Alabama in Huntsville
22 miles, NE
Oakwood University
23 miles, NE
Alabama A & M University
28 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur, AL
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus
2 miles, NE
Athens Limestone Hospital
16 miles, N
Lawrence Medical Center
18 miles, W
Unity Psychiatric Care-Huntsville
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Decatur, AL
Lovell Field
106 miles, E
Nashville International Airport
109 miles, N