Decatur, Indiana
Quick Statistics
Decatur is a community in Adams County, Indiana, home to about 9,811 people spread across 6.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,969 a year, and a typical home is worth about $142,800. About 25.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Decatur ranks number 89 of 967 in population, number 485 in median household income, number 425 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 84°F in July, while January nights average about 18°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 3. | Willshire, OH | 9.1 mi. | 391 |
| 4. | Hoagland, IN | 9.2 mi. | 845 |
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| 6. | Vera Cruz, IN | 11.9 mi. | 62 |
| 7. | Berne, IN | 11.9 mi. | 3,965 |
| 8. | Ossian, IN | 13.0 mi. | 3,384 |
What is the population of Decatur, Indiana?
Decatur has a population of about 9,811 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Decatur, Indiana in?
Decatur is located in Adams County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in Decatur, Indiana?
The median home value in Decatur is about $142,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Decatur, Indiana?
The median personal income in Decatur is about $38,969 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Decatur, Indiana?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded in Adams County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Decatur, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 18 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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