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Decatur County
  • County in Indiana
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Decatur County

    Report Card

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

    Decatur County is located in Indiana with a population of 26,466. In Decatur County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Decatur County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Decatur County are above average.

    About

    Population
    26,466

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $148,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $799
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      237.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      8.5
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      16.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      93.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      542.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      8.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Decatur County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,000
    National
    $69,021

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