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Decatur
  • Town in Mississippi
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Decatur

  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Mississippi
  • 1 review
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Decatur is a town in Mississippi with a population of 1,897. Decatur is in Newton County. Living in Decatur offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Decatur and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Decatur are highly rated.
    Population
    1,897
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $106,300
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $540
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      36%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      7%
    • 45-54 years
      7%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      43%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      12%
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    Working in Decatur

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $26,250
    National
    $62,843
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    • Apr 29 2017
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