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Introduction to Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, Iowa, in Winneshiek county, is located 44 miles SW of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 131 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. Approximately 8,172 people live in Decorah.
Decorah History
Day Family was the first settler in Decorah in 1849. A large number of Norwegian settlements in the past years made Decorah famous as a Norwegian - American culture center. The city was named in the honor of Chief Waukon Decorah, who was a Winnebago and cooperated with the American settlers during the Black Hawk War.
Decorah and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Decorah
Tourists can visit several parks including the Mary Christopher Park, Will Baker Park, and Dunnings Spring Park. Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum is also a popular tourist destination. You can visit the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Farm Park at Decorah, and the Porter House Museum if you area interested in the area's history. Fort Atkinson State Preserve offers a number of recreational facilities. Every year various festivals like the Winneshiek County Fair and the Nordic Fest are hosted by Decorah.
Decorah Transportation
La Crosse Municipal Airport provides facilities for air transportation.
Decorah Higher Education
Luther College is located in Decorah. The other colleges and universities that provide higher educational facilities include Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar, Upper Iowa University, and Winona State University.
Decorah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Decorah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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