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Decatur, IA
City in Decatur County, Iowa.
Population
190
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
502
ZIP codes
0
Decatur and its ZIP codes
Decatur at a glance
- Decatur is about 8.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Decatur, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Decatur.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,151
2,312 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,134
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.55M
FY 2026, $7,005 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Decatur, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Decatur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LeonCity | 4.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Davis CityCity | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand RiverCity | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Van WertCity | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LamoniCity | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| KellertonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WeldonCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaconsfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| PleasantonCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Garden GroveCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Sun Valley LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Le RoyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| EllstonCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Blythedale, MOVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HumestonCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| LinevilleCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Decatur, IA in?
- Decatur is in Decatur County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Decatur, IA?
- About 190 people live in Decatur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Decatur?
- Nearby places include Leon (4.2 mi), Davis City (7.3 mi), Grand River (8.6 mi), Van Wert (9.1 mi), Lamoni (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023