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Decatur County
  • County in Georgia
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Decatur County

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    B
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B+
    Decatur County is located in Georgia with a population of 29,020. In Decatur County, most residents own their homes. In Decatur County there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Decatur County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Decatur County are above average.
    Population
    29,020
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $120,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $730
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      237.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      47.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      728
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,160.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Decatur County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,134
    National
    $69,021
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