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Decatur, MS
B+
Population: 1,808
Home Price: $89,700
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Overview
Decatur is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,808. Decatur has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
24.2 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Decatur, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$17,598
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$42,016
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
13.8%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
29.2%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
23.8
38.3
42.3
Gender
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Male
46.0%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
54.0%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
White
57.2%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
40.4%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.4%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$89,700
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$537
$521
$801
Family Households
34.6%
34.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
48.6%
48.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.0%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
48.0%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
12.8%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.9%
26.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.0%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
23.1%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.6%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
58.0%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
55.0%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Decatur
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Decatur, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
deep fried
breakfast sandwich
beer
meal
grilling
pizza
baking
cafe
snack
meat
tennis
baseball
teams
college football
golf tennis
football
soccer
high school football
soccer players
basketball
golf
coaches
softball
athletic
player development
disc golf
athletics
athlete
mlb
nascar
imagery
drawing
machine embroidery
drawings
composer
portrait
craft
studio
disc golf
nascar
hunting
fast cars
hunting fishing
fishing hunting
books
woodworking
guitars
toys
memes
sports
radio show
tv
hospitality
advertising
booking
lifestyle
studio
golf tennis
summer
sports
dancing rabbit
hunting
winter
fishing hunting
space
facilities
facility
drug store
online store
grocery store
drivethru
bookstore
lowes
cafe
advertising
mall
toys
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