Decatur City, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 178 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 
Males: 85  (47.9%)
Females: 93  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

37.9 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50067, 50144.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,141 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Decatur City:

$43,141
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,670 (it was $14,394 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,191 (it was $30,900 in 2000)
Decatur City:

$82,191
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $88,305; detached houses: $95,191; mobile homes: $39,710

Median gross rent in 2022: $695.

March 2022 cost of living index in Decatur City: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.6%
(49.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Decatur City, IA (2022)
    • 13189.7%White alone
    • 138.9%Two or more races
    • 21.4%Hispanic
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Ancestries: American (36.9%), German (30.8%), Irish (7.7%), Czechoslovakian (4.6%), English (3.1%), Swiss (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/8/1875

Elevation: 1140 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 455 people per square mile   (low).

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2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,378 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $873 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (59.7 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (119.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (328.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Leon, IA (2.1 miles ),
Davis City, IA (2.7 miles ),
Grand River, IA (2.9 miles ),
Van Wert, IA (3.0 miles ),
Lamoni, IA (3.1 miles ),
Kellerton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Weldon, IA (3.5 miles),
Pleasanton, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.74 N, Longitude: 93.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Decatur City, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Decatur City, IA in 2022

Decatur City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +23 (+13.1%).
Most common industries in Decatur City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (23.9%)
  • Apparel (8.7%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (40.0%)
  • Food (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (9.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.3%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (21.6%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Decatur City, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Carpenters (12.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (20.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.5%)
  • Construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.2%)
  • Customer service representatives (13.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.8%)
  • Art and design workers (5.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.4%)

Average climate in Decatur City, Iowa

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Tornado activity:

Decatur City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Decatur City city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 9.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Decatur City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 280% 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 342.3 miles away from Decatur City center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 394.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 354.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 354.2 miles away from Decatur City center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 342.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 314.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Decatur City:

  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WESTVIEW ACRES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LAMONI NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAMONI, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Decatur City:

  • Drake University (about 61 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 62 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 68 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Truman State University (about 77 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 79 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 85 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Iowa State University (about 90 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Decatur City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Decatur City include: New Life Full Gospel Church (A), Assembly of God Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Decatur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.9%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Decatur City:

Marital status in Decatur City, IA
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

For population 25 years and over in Decatur City:

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Decatur City, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
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: 2
This county:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Decatur County:

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Decatur County:

26.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Decatur County:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

44.3%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Decatur City:

45.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Decatur City:

27.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

30.6%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

4.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

20.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Decatur City:

61.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Decatur City:

86.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Decatur City, IA 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,611
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,611

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

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($50.56)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($5.62)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $17,000 ($95.51)
    Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($84.27)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($73.03)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($61.80)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($28.09)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($16.85)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($11.24)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($5.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($28.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($73.03)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($84.27)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $3,000 ($16.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $21,000 ($117.98)
    Other: $7,000 ($39.33)
  • Tax - Property: $31,000 ($174.16)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $12,000 ($67.42)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($5.62)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($393.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur City:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur City:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Decatur City fatal accident list:

Mar 15, 2013 11:40 AM, Sr-2, Vine St., Lat: 40.739494, Lon: -93.836942, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 56.5mTotal length
  • 50,695Total average daily traffic
  • 19,425Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Decatur City, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 31970-1979
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Decatur City, IA
  • 52.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.0%Electricity
  • 22.0%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Decatur City, IA
  • 80.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Decatur City compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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