Decorah, Iowa

Population 8,097

Decorah is located in Winneshiek County, IA. The population is 8,097, making Decorah the largest city in Winneshiek County.

There are 7 public schools in Decorah with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Decorah is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Decorah is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Decorah property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Decorah include Decorah Township, Canoe Township and Madison Township.

Decorah Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.6%

Crime Rate

56.2% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 120
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 27
  • Property Crime: 983
  • Larceny Theft: 930

Registered Offenders

8.62% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Decorah
  • 14.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Decorah, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Decorah's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
1 Private School

St Benedict School

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

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13 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Decorah, IA issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 13 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Decorah, IA issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 14 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $998
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,002

Zip Codes

52101

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Decorah, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Decorah, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Decorah, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.03°
  • February 21.22°
  • March 35.5°
  • April 48.17°
  • May 60.8°
  • June 69.65°
  • July 74.98°
  • August 71.72°
  • September 62.98°
  • October 51.27°
  • November 38.32°
  • December 22.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Decorah, IA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Decorah, IA: $52,912

Unemployment

Unemployment in Decorah is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.70%
White Collar - 61.30%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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31 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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