Decatur County, Georgia
Among the top 14% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 6% for park & nature access
- bottom 2% for violent crime
Decatur County is a county in Georgia with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, park & nature access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on broadband access and violent crime.
Official websitedecaturcountyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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71%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.9 in3.9 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 59% of US counties
Home Value$141k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$796better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.97%better than 41% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.81%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment6.4%better than 21% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation56.5 in88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 56% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 8% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.9better than 24% of US counties
School Quality46.2better than 30% of US counties
Violent Crime2701/100kbetter than 2% of US counties
Property Crime2636/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Community
Population29,06354th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9412th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1728th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)40.0%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.7%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance176 mibetter than 18% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access66.8%better than 4% of US counties
Amenities Nearby13.08better than 91% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Decatur County an affordable place to live?
- Decatur County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 59% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Decatur County?
- The median home value in Decatur County is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Decatur County?
- Median household income in Decatur County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Decatur County?
- Median gross rent in Decatur County is $796 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Decatur County safe?
- Decatur County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2701/100k (better than 2%). Property crime is 2636/100k.
- What is the weather like in Decatur County?
- Decatur County averages 82°F in July and 51°F in January, with 56.5 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Decatur County?
- Public-school quality in Decatur County is below average, scoring better than 30% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Decatur County?
- The average one-way commute in Decatur County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)