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Decorah, IA
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Population: 7,767
Home Price: $203,300
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Overview
Decorah is a small town in the state of Iowa with a population of 7,767. Decorah has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
12.9 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Decorah, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,684
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,480
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Median Age
34.1
42.5
42.3
Gender
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Male
47.1%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Decorah
Iowa
United States
White
94.3%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.6%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.6%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.2%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$203,300
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$612
$525
$801
Family Households
44.9%
44.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.9%
32.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.7%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
34.3%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Decorah
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.2%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.1%
24.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.4%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
23.1%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
83.6%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
77.9%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
53.1
46.6
38.0
Robbery
0.0
13.1
40.7
Assault
66.4
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Decorah
Iowa
United States
Burglary
26.6
311.2
336.1
Theft
929.7
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
26.6
121.6
167.1
Arson
13.3
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Decorah, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
happy hour
craft beer
brews
cheese
grilled cheese
craft brews
hot dog
dinner specials
salad
breakfast lunch
craft beers
taproom
deli
small batches
sandwich
homemade potato salad
maple syrup
caf
beef
baseball
basketball
volleyball
football
soccer
wrestling
tennis
softball
soccer players
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
ncaa
golf
sports teams
classic rock
teams
bowling
mls
swimming
chicago sports
inspired by
jterm
fine art
library
craft
ceramics
pottery
local artists
emerging artists
creative
landscapes
artists
gallery
exhibition
pastel
architecture
literature
fiber arts
mixed media
oil pastel
books
motorsports
scuba diving
kayaking
kayaking fishing
fishing
painting drawing
pc gamer
craftbeer
legos
memes
hunting
photography
merchandise
cycling
nerdy
gardening
scifi
pokmon
hiking
professional wrestling
pro wrestling
sports
local news
classic rock
creative
comedy
arts
motorsports
recreation
tv
indie
pop culture
outdoor
journalism
films
corporate
drama
educational
podcasting
summer
sports
winona mn
winter
swimming
burnsville mn
science technology
arts
landscapes
space
kayaking
ice fishing
fishing
aquatics
pool
tubing
sledding
mountains
adirondack chairs
campground
online store
order online
deals
shoppers
pre order
shelves
shop local
deli
grocery store
coffee shop
apparel
retailers
garden center
thrift stores
reusable bag
gas station
packaging
crafts
tshirts
wristbands
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