Decatur, Arkansas
Quick Statistics
Decatur is a community in Benton County, Arkansas, home to about 1,567 people spread across 4.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,293 a year, and a typical home is worth about $157,600. About 14.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arkansas towns GeoStat tracks, Decatur ranks number 172 of 614 in population, number 318 in median household income, number 158 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Decatur typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 10 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Springtown, AR | 6.4 mi. | 109 |
| 2. | Gentry, AR | 6.4 mi. | 4,240 |
| 3. | Gravette, AR | 7.4 mi. | 3,714 |
| 4. | Cherokee City, AR | 7.6 mi. | 369 |
| 5. | Maysville, AR | 8.2 mi. | 110 |
| 6. | Centerton, AR | 8.9 mi. | 21,920 |
| 7. | Highfill, AR | 9.1 mi. | 2,191 |
| 8. | Sulphur Springs, AR | 9.4 mi. | 499 |
What is the population of Decatur, Arkansas?
Decatur has a population of about 1,567 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Decatur, Arkansas in?
Decatur is located in Benton County, Arkansas.
What is the median home value in Decatur, Arkansas?
The median home value in Decatur is about $157,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Decatur, Arkansas?
The median personal income in Decatur is about $34,293 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Decatur, Arkansas?
Since 1950, 57 tornadoes have been recorded in Benton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Decatur, Arkansas?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 10 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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