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Decatur
  • Town in Mississippi

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Decatur is a town in Mississippi with a population of 1,808. Decatur is in Newton County. Living in Decatur offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Decatur and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Decatur are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$89,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$690
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    34%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    6%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    7%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    5%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    39%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    national  11%

Working in Decatur

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$42,016
National
$69,021

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