Decatur County, Iowa
Among the top 12% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 5% for property tax rate
Decatur County is a county in Iowa with about 7,684 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websitedecaturcountyiowa.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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67%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.7 in1.3 in
humid 79%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 75% of US counties
Home Value$97k10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$621better than 92% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.88%better than 5% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.55%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 62% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.8 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall27.9 inbetter than 30% of US counties
Sunny Days194 daysbetter than 13% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 51% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.6better than 75% of US counties
School Quality45.7better than 29% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population7,68417th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0473rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.2%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.3%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 54% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 30% of US counties
Airport Distance111 mibetter than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.7%better than 40% of US counties
Amenities Nearby18.22better than 95% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Decatur County an affordable place to live?
- Decatur County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 75% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Decatur County?
- The median home value in Decatur County is $97k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Decatur County?
- Median household income in Decatur County is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Decatur County?
- Median gross rent in Decatur County is $621 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Decatur County safe?
- Decatur County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Decatur County?
- Decatur County averages 76°F in July and 24°F in January, with 38.8 in of annual precipitation and about 194 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Decatur County?
- Public-school quality in Decatur County is below average, scoring better than 29% 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 24 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)