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Decatur

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Mississippi
  • 1 review
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    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-
    Decatur is a town in Mississippi with a population of 1,917. 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 above average.
    Population
    1,917
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $556
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      39%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      13%
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    Working in Decatur

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $22,311
    National
    $55,322
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    Decatur Reviews

    1 review
    Small and safe town. Friendly people. Great school. Local college has an outdoor running track, soccer field, tennis courts, football field, baseball field, and frisbee field.
    • Apr 29 2017
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