Decatur, MS
Living in Decatur
Bikeability21
Walkability59
Commute79
Public Transit23
Affordability95
Public Safety67
Airports5
Hospitals25
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation-233 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated-9% (2010–19)
63%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years52%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black48%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate25%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income-$5.9k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-20% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
70%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$347Median Monthly Rent-$109 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas6%
Utility gas30%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Decatur
United States45
Mississippi57
Newton County23
Property Crime in Decatur
United States48
Mississippi57
Newton County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Decatur
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado35
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Decatur, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Decatur, MS
Newton County Academy
0 miles, S
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
14 miles, N
Leake Academy
22 miles, NW
St Patrick Elementary School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Decatur, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
47 miles, S
University of West Alabama
55 miles, E
Tougaloo College
61 miles, W
Belhaven University
62 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Decatur, MS
Laird Hospital Inc
9 miles, N
Se Lackey Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W
Neshoba County General Hospital
22 miles, N
Choctaw Health Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Decatur, MS
Key Field
22 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
68 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
76 miles, NE