Decatur, Mississippi

Population 2,028

Decatur is located in Newton County, MS. The population is 2,028, making Decatur the 2nd largest city in Newton County.

There are 4 public schools in Decatur with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Decatur is very low , and there are 6 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 Newton, Little Rock and Union.

Decatur Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 12.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.7%

Crime Rate

44.65% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 353
  • Violent Crimes: 491
  • Robbery: 195
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

54.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Decatur
  • 29.59 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

19 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 18

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Decatur, MS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Decatur's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Newton County Academy

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1 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Decatur, MS

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $562
  • 1 Bedroom: $566
  • 2 Bedrooms: $745
  • 3 Bedrooms: $921
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,010

Zip Codes

39327

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Environmental Hazards

19 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Decatur, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Decatur, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Decatur, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.47°
  • February 47.05°
  • March 55.28°
  • April 63.5°
  • May 70.63°
  • June 78.52°
  • July 80.97°
  • August 80.4°
  • September 73.2°
  • October 61.33°
  • November 52.35°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Decatur, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Decatur, MS: $36,908

Unemployment

Unemployment in Decatur is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.05%
White Collar - 68.95%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Decatur, MS

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Decatur, MS
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