What are the schools like in Decker, IN?

School district data for Decker is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Decker?

The median household income in Decker, IN is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Decker, IN?

Decker has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.2 inches.

Decker, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Decker, IN?

Decker has a violent crime rate of 54.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1134.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Decker, IN a Good Place to Live?

Decker is a small town of 170 in Indiana, with a median household income of $47,500 .

Strengths: Decker stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Decker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Decker city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Decker metro area.

Metric	Decker, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$28,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Decker's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.7 /100k

Property Crime

1134.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Decker, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Decker sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 12.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Decker, IN
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	12.2"

Demographics

Metric	Decker, IN	National Avg
Population	170	—
Median Age	49.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hazleton, IN 2 mi St. Francisville, IL 8 mi Patoka, IN 9 mi Allendale, IL 10 mi Vincennes, IN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Decker

Decker, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47524

Decker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decker, IN affordable or expensive?

Decker has a median home value of $28,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $47,500.

What is the crime rate in Decker, IN?

Decker's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Decker?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Decker, IN a good place to live?

Decker, IN has a population of 170, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Decker?

Decker averages 39.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 12.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Decker?

Decker, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47524.

What is the population of Decker?

The population of Decker, Indiana is 170 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Decker?

Key numbers for living in Decker: median home $28,600, median household income $47,500, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Decker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.