Decorah, IA
Living in Decorah
Bikeability83
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit70
Affordability75
Public Safety87
Airports4
Hospitals95
Colleges71
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Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.7kPopulation-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
$62kMedian 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
$190kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median 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
Crossroads Academy
0 miles, SW
St Benedict School
0 miles, SE
Cfs Catholic School
9 miles, SW
St Wenceslaus
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Decorah, IA
Luther College
1 miles, NW
Upper Iowa University
32 miles, S
Viterbo University
44 miles, NE
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
45 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decorah, IA
Winneshiek Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Veterans Memorial Hospital
16 miles, E
Regional Health Services of Howard County
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Decorah, IA
La Crosse Regional Airport
48 miles, NE
Rochester International Airport
55 miles, NW
Waterloo Regional Airport
60 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
83 miles, SE