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Decaturville, TN


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Decaturville, Tennessee

Decaturville, Tennessee, in Decatur county, is 39 miles E of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 85 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 859.

The People and Families of Decaturville

In Decaturville, about 48% of adults are married. Decaturville offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in Decaturville if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Decaturville had a median family income of $37,857.

Crime and Safety

Decaturville is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Decaturville Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Decaturville. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Decaturville?

Commuting

In Decaturville, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyDecaturville Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDecaturville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Decaturville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Decaturville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Decaturville, TN

Comparing Decaturville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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