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Decatur, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 1,920 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +34.6%
Males: 890  (46.4%)
Females: 1,030  (53.6%)
Median resident age:

22.4 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39327.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,098 (it was $28,333 in 2000)
Decatur:

$44,098
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,601 (it was $10,839 in 2000)

Decatur town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,136 (it was $59,700 in 2000)
Decatur:

$112,136
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,037; detached houses: $166,200; mobile homes: $46,788

Median gross rent in 2022: $704.

March 2022 cost of living index in Decatur: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.3%
(20.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 55.1% for Black residents, 53.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Decatur, MS (2022)
    • 1,18651.3%White alone
    • 98642.7%Black alone
    • 743.2%Two or more races
    • 462.0%American Indian alone
    • 210.9%Hispanic

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Mississippi as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Decatur is 160 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 5 (5 officers - 4 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.96
Mississippi average:

2.08
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Ancestries: Irish (14.8%), American (14.2%), English (2.5%), German (2.4%), Brazilian (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 420 feet

Land area: 1.03 square miles.

Population density: 1,858 people per square mile   (low).

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10 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,216 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $860 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (64.3 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (153.1 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (414.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Newton, MS (2.9 miles ),
Union, MS (3.0 miles ),
Conehatta, MS (3.1 miles ),
Hickory, MS (3.2 miles ),
Chunky, MS (3.6 miles ),
Lake, MS (3.8 miles ),
Collinsville, MS (4.0 miles ),
Sebastopol, MS (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.44 N, Longitude: 89.11 W

Area code: 601

Distribution of median household income in Decatur, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Decatur, MS in 2022
Decatur satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Decatur, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (7.0%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (4.7%)
  • Public administration (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Decatur, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.1%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)

Average climate in Decatur, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Decatur, Mississippi 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 2022 was 49.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

49.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 10.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.4
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Decatur-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 124% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Decatur town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/23/1969, a category F4 tornado 10.9 miles away from the town center killed 32 people and injured 241 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Decatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 167% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from Decatur center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from Decatur center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.3 miles away from Decatur center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 115.2 miles away from Decatur center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 231.9 miles away from Decatur center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 246.1 miles away from Decatur 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 Newton County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 8, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Decatur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Decatur:

  • SOUTHERN CARE NEWTON, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; NEWTON, MS)
  • NEWTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEWTON, MS)
  • HOSPICE DIRECT INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; UNION, MS)
  • HILLTOP MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; UNION, MS)
  • BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NEWTON, MS)
  • MS CARE CENTER OF MORTON (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MORTON, MS)
  • HOMECARE HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; SEBASTOPOL, MS)

College/University in Decatur:

  • East Central Community College (Full-time enrollment: 2,380; Location: 275 West Broad Street; Public; Website: www.eccc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Decatur:

  • Meridian Community College (about 23 miles; Meridian, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,750)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 46 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • University of West Alabama (about 56 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Jones County Junior College (about 59 miles; Ellisville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,942)
  • Holmes Community College (about 60 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • Belhaven University (about 63 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
  • Jackson State University (about 65 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)

Public high schools in Decatur:

Private high school in Decatur:

Public elementary/middle school in Decatur:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Decatur Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Charles Evers.

Newton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.0%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
392 people in college/university student housing in 2010
46 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
489 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

Banks with branches in Decatur (2011 data):

  • Great Southern National Bank: Bank Of Decatur Branch at 15122 Highway 15 South, branch established on 1986/06/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $263.8 mil, Deposits: $234.8 mil, headquarters in Meridian, MS, positive income, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Quitman Management Company, Inc.
  • The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi: Decatur Branch at 15220 Highway 15 South, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $853.7 mil, Deposits: $573.8 mil, headquarters in Philadelphia, MS, positive income, 23 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Decatur:

Marital status in Decatur, MS
  • Never married: 59.5%
  • Now married: 25.0%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 10.5%

For population 25 years and over in Decatur:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
  • Unemployed: 14.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Mississippi average:

11.8

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

Religion statistics for Decatur, MS (based on Newton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,49645
Mainline Protestant1,27712
Black Protestant6884
Catholic1212
Other11
None9,137-
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: 9
Newton County:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.90 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Newton County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Newton County:

12.2%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

34.9%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Newton County:

15.9%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.7%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.8%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.7%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.5%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Decatur:

6.8
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

32.6%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

56.3%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Decatur:

80.6%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Decatur, MS 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
Police Protection - Officers 5$13,215$31,7166$391
Solid Waste Management 2$3,649$21,8941$957
Other Government Administration 1$2,724$32,6887$5,535
Water Supply 1$3,815$45,7800$0
Sewerage 1$3,778$45,3360$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,800
Totals for Government 10$27,180$32,61616$8,683

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $40,000 ($20.83)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $333,000 ($173.44)
    Water Utilities: $301,000 ($156.77)
    Regular Highways: $216,000 ($112.50)
    Central Staff Services: $137,000 ($71.35)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($12.50)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $7,000 ($3.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $398,000 ($207.29)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($15.10)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $200,000 ($104.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $133,000 ($69.27)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $6,000 ($3.12)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $82,000 ($42.71)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $152,000 ($79.17)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($3.65)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($2.08)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($1.04)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $255,000 ($132.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $177,000 ($92.19)
    Other: $4,000 ($2.08)
  • Tax - Property: $315,000 ($164.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $88,000 ($45.83)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $6,000 ($3.12)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($1.04)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,126,000 ($586.46)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($527.08)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $113,000 ($58.85)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $30,000 ($15.62)

Businesses in Decatur, MS

  • Curves: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur:

  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMER (1390 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MICHAEL H. GLASS)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEEZ (890 AM; daytime; 10 kW; LAUREL, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNBN (1290 AM; 2 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FRANK RACKLEY, JR.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur:

  • WZKS (104.1 FM; UNION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMSO (97.9 FM; NEWTON, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WMAW-FM (88.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMBU (89.1 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W217AQ (91.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WMMZ (102.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYYW (95.1 FM; MARION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMLV (106.9 FM; STONEWALL, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • W213AV (90.5 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WKXI-FM (107.5 FM; MAGEE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WWSL (102.3 FM; PHILADELPHIA, MS; Owner: H & G C, INC.)
  • WKZW (94.3 FM; SANDERSVILLE, MS; Owner: BLAKENEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W211BD (89.7 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Decatur:

  • WMAW-TV (Channel 14; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W36CU (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50BQ (Channel 50; MERIDIAN, ETC., MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W46CL (Channel 46; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52DE (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W65DE (Channel 65; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W52CS (Channel 52; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W59DE (Channel 59; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53CE (Channel 53; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W34CH (Channel 34; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BS (Channel 20; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BY (Channel 36; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W43BM (Channel 43; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGBC (Channel 30; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INCORPORATED)
  • WMDN (Channel 24; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: WMDN, INC.)

Decatur fatal accident list:

Aug 13, 2003 03:05 PM, Sr-15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Sep 30, 1977 09:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 157ft / 47.9mTotal length
  • $799,000Total costs
  • 22,850Total average daily traffic
  • 3,116Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,675Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Decatur, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Decatur, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Decatur)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 32.451000 Lon: -89.180361, Call Sign: WQKS324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.502 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2019, Expiration Date: 08/31/2029, Certifier: Jeff Alexander, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 32.403556 Lon: -89.118472, Call Sign: WRPP469,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.300 MHz, 456.500 MHz, 456.725 MHz, 466.525 MHz, 469.075 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2022, Expiration Date: 03/02/2032, Certifier: James C Butts, Registrant: Richardson Communications Inc, 32705 Highway 43 S, Thomasville, AL 36784-0039, Phone: (334) 636-4923, Fax: (334) 636-4350, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PANSKY INTERNATIONAL INC VELOCITY XL RG (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 747DF, N747DF, N-747DF, Serial Number: 3RX016, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 06/05/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Kody B Comans, Po Box 982, Decatur, MS 39327

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 30. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 52 took place in 2016, and the least - 18 in 2011. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Decatur, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.8%), and Structure Fires (37.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Decatur, MS
    • 23245.8%Outside Fires
    • 18837.1%Structure Fires
    • 8216.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Decatur, MS
Most common first names in Decatur, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4575.2 years
James3872.9 years
John3178.2 years
Mary2579.0 years
Robert2374.5 years
Annie2078.3 years
Charles2068.7 years
Willie1776.1 years
Thomas1677.5 years
Mattie1484.1 years
Most common last names in Decatur, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3478.7 years
Mcmullan3081.3 years
Addy2476.2 years
Mcelhenney1870.6 years
Williams1873.2 years
Hollingswort1580.4 years
Johnson1575.5 years
Taylor1474.5 years
Wansley1479.9 years
Graham1483.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Decatur, MS
  • 66.0%Electricity
  • 23.8%Utility gas
  • 10.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Decatur, MS
  • 52.1%Electricity
  • 42.9%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Decatur compared to Mississippi state average:

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

Decatur on our top lists:

  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 1,000+)"
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