Decatur County , Tennessee
Population: 11,499 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $46,190 Home $133,900 Rent $716/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,499 residents, Decatur County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Decatur County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$46,190
Median Income
household
$133,900
Home Value
median
$716/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $46,190 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,073 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| Median Home Value | $133,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $716/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,499 |
| Median Age | 45.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 15.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.0%
Obesity
17.8%
Diabetes
24.3%
Smoking
38.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
32.5%
Depression
42.8%
Insufficient Sleep
79.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 38.4 · 38th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
66.70
🌀 Hurricane
47.02
🔥 Wildfire
13.26
❄️ Winter Storm
12.99
🌍 Earthquake
83.37
☀️ Drought
29.26
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