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Decatur County
  • County in Tennessee
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Decatur County

#3 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Tennessee
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C+
    Decatur County is located in Tennessee with a population of 11,460. In Decatur County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Decatur County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Decatur County are highly rated.
    Population
    11,460
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $105,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $636
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      464.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      61.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      433.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      866.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      185.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      43%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Decatur County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,817
    National
    $69,021
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