Decatur, Texas

Population 6,095

Decatur is located in Wise County, TX. The population is 6,095, making Decatur the largest city in Wise County.

There are 6 public schools in Decatur with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Decatur is moderate , and there are 44 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Decatur is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Decatur property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Decatur include Paradise, Boyd and Bridgeport.

Decatur Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 16.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.2%

Crime Rate

30.86% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 155
  • Violent Crimes: 112
  • Robbery: 28
  • Burglary: 84
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

81.24% Higher than national avg.
  • 44 offenders in Decatur
  • 72.19 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

87 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 86

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Decatur, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Decatur's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Decatur, TX

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15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Decatur, TX issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Decatur, TX issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,082
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,145
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,348
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,735
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,185

Zip Codes

76234 76249 76259 76266

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Environmental Hazards

87 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (1547/1760)
    Decatur, TX has 87.9% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Decatur, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Decatur, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.47°
  • February 48.33°
  • March 57.47°
  • April 64.52°
  • May 72.57°
  • June 83.17°
  • July 85.7°
  • August 85.92°
  • September 76.68°
  • October 64.8°
  • November 56.42°
  • December 45.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Decatur, TX

Earthquakes
Decatur, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Decatur, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Decatur, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Decatur, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Decatur, TX: $43,155

Unemployment

Unemployment in Decatur is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.52%
White Collar - 56.48%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Kay Granger

Neighborhood Info

9 Airports view all

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10 Cemeteries view all

29 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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