Decatur County , Iowa
Population: 7,669 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,146 Home $109,500 Rent $663/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,669 residents, Decatur County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Decatur County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$57,146
Median Income
household
$109,500
Home Value
median
$663/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,146 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,508 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Median Home Value | $109,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $663/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,669 |
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.7%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
18.0%
Smoking
31.6%
High Blood Pressure
26.8%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
31.9%
Insufficient Sleep
76.5%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 23.6 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
48.31
🌀 Hurricane
8.47
🔥 Wildfire
52.10
❄️ Winter Storm
16.45
🌍 Earthquake
18.61
☀️ Drought
94.21
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