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Decatur, Indiana

Introduction to Decatur, Indiana

Located in Adams county, Decatur, Indiana, is 23 miles SE of Fort Wayne, Indiana (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is part of the Fort Wayne metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,528 people live in Decatur.

Decatur History

Decatur was founded in 1836 by Samuel Rugg. The city was named in honor of Stephen Decatur, Jr., the prominent American naval hero. It became the county seat of Adams county on May 18, 1836. The county itself was established on March 1, 1836, and named after John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States. The Adams county courthouse was built in 1872 – 1873, and was designed by J. C. Johnson.

Decatur and nearby Attractions

  • Adams county Historical Museum
  • Ouabache State Park
  • African American Historical Museum
  • Limberlost State Historic Site
  • Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Science Central

Things To Do In Decatur

Decatur has a number of parks, including the Stratton Park, Hanna City Park, and McMillen Park. The Adams County Historical Museum showcases the history of this area. The Lincoln Museum, Allen county - Fort Wayne Historical Society Museum, Science Central, and Cathedral Museum are also nearby. The Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Ouabache State Park offer many recreational opportunities.

Decatur Transportation

Fort Wayne International Airport is less than half an hour's drive away.

Decatur Higher Education

Higher education is available at Ball State University, Ivy Tech State College - East Central, and Indiana Wesleyan University.

High Points

Decatur strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Decatur Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Decatur Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Decatur Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Decatur Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Decatur Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Decatur, IN

Comparing Decatur to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women57
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime910

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