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Population in 2022: 1,743 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +32.6%
Males: 989  (56.8%)
Females: 754  (43.2%)
Median resident age:

35.0 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72722.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,189 (it was $29,844 in 2000)
Decatur:

$40,189
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,348 (it was $11,618 in 2000)

Decatur city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $149,946 (it was $61,800 in 2000)
Decatur:

$149,946
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $240,647; detached houses: $245,817; mobile homes: $84,136

Median gross rent in 2022: $761.

March 2022 cost of living index in Decatur: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.6%
(18.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.6% for Black residents, 34.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 48.0% for other race residents, 21.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Decatur, AR (2022)
    • 78850.0%White alone
    • 29818.9%Two or more races
    • 28318.0%Hispanic
    • 905.7%Black alone
    • 805.1%American Indian alone
    • 442.8%Asian alone
    • 231.5%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Arkansas as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 266 to 1.


Crime rates in Decatur by year

Type

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2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(58.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(56.6)		3
(169.4)		3
(168.4)		6
(335.8)		9
(499.2)		9
(496.1)		8
(441.3)		4
(222.1)		3
(166.7)		1
(57.7)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(55.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		5
(251.3)		3
(176.6)		1
(58.4)		6
(342.5)		8
(453.0)		2
(112.9)		4
(224.6)		3
(167.9)		4
(221.9)		6
(330.8)		9
(496.4)		13
(721.8)		12
(666.7)		5
(288.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		18
(904.5)		23
(1,354)		10
(584.1)		19
(1,084)		12
(679.5)		11
(621.1)		13
(729.9)		19
(1,063)		10
(554.6)		11
(606.4)		10
(551.6)		6
(333.1)		5
(277.8)		4
(230.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		16
(804.0)		11
(647.4)		7
(408.9)		12
(684.9)		12
(679.5)		48
(2,710)		35
(1,965)		29
(1,623)		17
(942.9)		34
(1,874)		36
(1,986)		34
(1,888)		31
(1,722)		21
(1,212)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(50.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(171.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(56.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(167.9)		1
(55.5)		5
(275.6)		3
(165.5)		5
(277.6)		4
(222.2)		1
(57.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(57.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(55.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index149.7203.168.9185.5210.6314.5309.4455.0524.7602.5583.6459.7372.8173.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Decatur, AR

Crime rate in Decatur detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.89
Arkansas average:

2.25
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Ancestries: American (4.8%), German (4.1%), Welsh (2.5%), English (2.0%), Irish (1.9%), European (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1239 feet

Land area: 2.29 square miles.

Population density: 760 people per square mile   (low).

Decatur, Arkansas map

183 residents are foreign born (6.6% Latin America, 3.0% Africa, 1.5% Oceania).

This city:

11.6%
Arkansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $591 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $869 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (24.5 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (83.8 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (278.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Gentry, AR (2.3 miles ),
Springtown, AR (2.4 miles),
Gravette, AR (2.4 miles ),
Cherokee City, AR (2.7 miles),
Highfill, AR (2.9 miles ),
Maysville, AR (3.0 miles),
Hiwasse, AR (3.1 miles ),
Centerton, AR (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.34 N, Longitude: 94.46 W

Area code: 479

Distribution of median household income in Decatur, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Decatur, AR in 2022
Decatur satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $62,300
  • 2018: 8 buildings, average cost: $86,700
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $230,300
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $161,200
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2006: 49 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2005: 49 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,200
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,700
  • 1997: 14 buildings, average cost: $48,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Decatur, AR residents
Average permit cost in Decatur, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Population change in the 1990s: +329 (+33.4%).
Most common industries in Decatur, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.5%)
  • Food (12.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (26.6%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Food (12.0%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.4%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Food (12.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Decatur, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.4%)
  • Food processing workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Decatur, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Decatur, Arkansas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.7. This is about average.

City:

67.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.95. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.95
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Decatur-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.9 miles away from the Decatur city center injured 12 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 10/8/1970, a category F3 tornado 8.4 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Decatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 663% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 140.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 133.2 miles away from Decatur center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 142.0 miles away from Decatur center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 139.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Decatur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Decatur:

  • OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF GRAVETTE Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; GRAVETTE, AR)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF SILOAM SPRINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • SILOAM SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BELLA VISTA, AR)
  • BENTONVILLE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BENTONVILLE, AR)
  • BENTONVILLE MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BENTONVILLE, AR)
  • DAVITA - BENTONVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; BENTONVILLE, AR)

Airports located in Decatur:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Decatur:

  • John Brown University (about 12 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,097)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 16 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • University of Arkansas (about 25 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • Crowder College (about 34 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Northeastern State University (about 41 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 44 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 53 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)

Public high school in Decatur:

  • DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1498 STADIUM AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Decatur:

  • DECATUR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY (Location: 9083 MT OLIVE RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • DECATUR MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 1498 STADIUM AVE, Grades: 6-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Decatur: Decatur Police Department (A), Decatur Fire Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Decatur Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Decatur: Decatur Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Decatur and their reported violations in the past:

DECATUR WATERWORKS (Population served: 2,050, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.9 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.2%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
46 people in correctional residential facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Decatur (2011 data):

  • Decatur State Bank: at 372 Sh 59 N, branch established on 1954/08/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $166.0 mil, Deposits: $152.3 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Peterson Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Decatur:

Marital status in Decatur, AR
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 49.3%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in Decatur:

  • High school or higher: 79.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
Arkansas average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Decatur
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Decatur:

(Decatur, Arkansas Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Decatur, AR (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant72,566228
Catholic16,7574
Mainline Protestant14,83943
Other4,85720
None112,320-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
This county:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Benton County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 79
This county:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 130
Benton County:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Benton County:

7.9%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Benton County:

27.0%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Benton County:

15.4%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.2%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Decatur:

40.4%
Arkansas:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Decatur:

28.5
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.5%
State:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.2%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Arkansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Decatur:

30.3%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
Here:

53.4%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.8%
Arkansas:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Decatur, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 9$30,108$40,1440$0
Sewerage 7$23,855$40,8940$0
Police Protection - Officers 7$26,148$44,8251$1,235
Judicial and Legal 3$13,992$55,9685$1,465
Financial Administration 1$6,197$74,3644$6,509
Firefighters 0$0 25$6,472
Other Government Administration 0$0 14$5,311
Local Libraries 0$0 1$2,561
Totals for Government 27$100,300$44,57850$23,553

Decatur government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $1,477,000 ($847.39)
    Water Utilities: $1,477,000 ($847.39)
    Police Protection: $761,000 ($436.60)
    Local Fire Protection: $293,000 ($168.10)
    Regular Highways: $205,000 ($117.61)
    Central Staff Services: $203,000 ($116.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $147,000 ($84.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($36.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $59,000 ($33.85)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($2.87)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $197,000 ($113.02)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $531,000 ($304.65)

Decatur government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,781,000 ($1021.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $73,000 ($41.88)
    Other: $20,000 ($11.47)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($8.61)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $317,000 ($181.87)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $197,000 ($113.02)
    Fines and Forfeits: $156,000 ($89.50)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($2.87)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,482,000 ($1423.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $112,000 ($64.26)
    General Local Government Support: $59,000 ($33.85)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $575,000 ($329.89)
    Property: $147,000 ($84.34)
    Public Utilities Sales: $84,000 ($48.19)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $17,000 ($9.75)

Decatur government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,394,000 ($7110.73)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,735,000 ($6732.64)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,870,000 ($5662.65)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,211,000 ($5284.57)

Decatur government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $462,000 ($265.06)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,874,000 ($1648.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KREB (1190 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BENTONVILLE/BELLA VI, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KZRA (1590 AM; 2 kW; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZAR (1390 AM; 1 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KBVA (106.5 FM; BELLA VISTA, AR; Owner: GAYLA JOY HENDREN)
  • KURM-FM (100.3 FM; SOUTHWEST CITY, MO; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
  • KMCK-FM (105.7 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMXF (101.9 FM; LOWELL, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYH (89.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FAMILY VISION MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KSEC (95.7 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: BENTONVILLE BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)
  • K203CE (88.5 FM; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KAMO-FM (94.3 FM; ROGERS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXNA (104.9 FM; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KFAY-FM (98.3 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KKIX (103.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KIGL (93.3 FM; SELIGMAN, MO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAPG (88.1 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKEG (92.1 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • K244DS (96.7 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KBNV (90.1 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Decatur:

  • K45EI (Channel 45; BENTONVILLE & ROGERS, AR; Owner: VICTORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K09VM (Channel 9; ANDERSON, ETC., MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KSBN-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: TOTAL LIFE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • K67EO (Channel 67; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K33FG (Channel 33; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • KFAA (Channel 51; ROGERS, AR; Owner: J.D.G. TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K14IT (Channel 14; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K62DQ (Channel 62; FAYETTEVILLE, ETC., AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K64FO (Channel 64; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • KHOG-TV (Channel 29; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: KHBS HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K15DR (Channel 15; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K59ES (Channel 59; HINDSVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • Decatur, Arkansas
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents20
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Arkansas average
  • Fatal accident count3769
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents5633
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1437
  • Fatalities4269
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents9632
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents214
See more detailed statistics of Decatur fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 397ft / 121mTotal length
  • $4,538,000Total costs
  • 73,229Total average daily traffic
  • 5,242Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Decatur, AR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 71950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Decatur, AR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Decatur)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

75 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mile W Hwy 59 S (Lat: 36.305917 Lon: -94.458278), Structure height: 122 m, Call Sign: KPK527,
    Assigned Frequencies: 450.980 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/1992, Registrant: Gayla Joy Hendren, Route 5, Hwy 72 East, Gravette, AR 72736


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • .2 Mi W St Hwy 59 2 Mi S (Lat: 36.301194 Lon: -94.451056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 113 m, Call Sign: KDV581,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.305 MHz, 160.350 MHz, 160.740 MHz, 161.250 MHz, 160.950 MHz, 161.310 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2014, Expiration Date: 05/08/2024, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • Peterson Feed Mill 1.7 Mi Ne (Lat: 36.357306 Lon: -94.446056), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPGM851,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz, Grant Date: 11/13/2014, Expiration Date: 02/09/2025, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • 91.4 M N Of Intersection Of Benton City 16 & 349 (Lat: 36.305000 Lon: -94.434167), Type: Tank, Structure height: 15.2 m, Overall height: 16.2 m, Call Sign: WPTF815,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.107 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2021, Expiration Date: 09/24/2031, Certifier: Rick Mcclain, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • MOB DECATUR, Lat: 36.301167 Lon: -94.451028, Call Sign: WPUX244,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.925 MHz, 452.950 MHz, 457.925 MHz, 457.950 MHz, Grant Date: 03/04/2022, Expiration Date: 05/20/2032, Certifier: Donald R Perrilloux, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:

  • Kcs Rr Milepost 218.4, 2 Km South Of (Lat: 36.317833 Lon: -94.454389), Type: Bant, Structure height: 1.5 m, Overall height: 2 m, Call Sign: WQFI761,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.260 MHz, 160.350 MHz, Grant Date: 04/29/2016, Expiration Date: 07/25/2026, Certifier: Mark D Mchalffey, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Decatur)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2
  • UNIVERSAL AVIATION LLC, Po Box 396, Decatur, AR 72722
    Certificate: D004998 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 05/05/2020, Expiration Date: 05/04/2021
  • UNIVERSAL AVIATION LLC, Po Box 396, Decatur, AR 72722
    Certificate: D004998 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 04/26/2017, Expiration Date: 04/25/2018

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH 58 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1175T, N1175T, N-1175T, Serial Number: TH-604, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 02/24/1975
    Registrant (LLC): Universal Aviation LLC, Po Box 396, Decatur, AR 72722

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fires - 29 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2012. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Decatur, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (59.9%), and Outside Fires (30.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Decatur, AR
    • 8559.9%Structure Fires
    • 4330.3%Outside Fires
    • 96.3%Other
    • 53.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Decatur, AR
Most common first names in Decatur, AR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2070.4 years
William1875.3 years
Mary1173.5 years
John979.6 years
Charles877.5 years
Robert876.7 years
Henry576.0 years
Gladys574.8 years
Irene582.0 years
Ruth584.2 years
Most common last names in Decatur, AR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilmoth1776.0 years
Smith1171.1 years
Turner773.9 years
Owens684.1 years
Johnson681.5 years
Brandon571.4 years
Jones568.8 years
Florer585.2 years
Addington573.0 years
Duncan582.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Decatur, AR
  • 77.6%Utility gas
  • 21.1%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Decatur, AR
  • 70.8%Electricity
  • 21.3%Utility gas
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Decatur compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

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  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #95 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #101 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
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