Decatur

Morgan County, Alabama

Population 124K |Median income $68,845 |1 hospital

Population

124,471

Morgan County

Median Income

$68,845

Near average

Median Home Value

$212,000

-7% vs avg

Median Age

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

124K+4%

Median Income

$68,845+54%

Median Home Value

$212,000+76%

Poverty Rate

13.5%-14%

Unemployment

3.7%-69%

Economics

Median Rent

$864/mo

Poverty Rate

13.5% -5% vs avg

Unemployment 3.7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

Work From Home 7.2%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 73.8%

African American 13%

Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Asian 0.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

44.5%

Short Sleep Duration

38.7%

Obesity

38.6%

Physical Inactivity

29.8%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.8%

Current Smoking

16.1%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.8%

Diabetes

14.7%

Binge Drinking

14.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.7%

Annual Checkup 79.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.9%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.7%

Stroke

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

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Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS

DECATUR · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Decatur Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Decatur, AL? ▼

Decatur, AL has a population of 124,471 people, located in Morgan County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Decatur? ▼

The median household income in Decatur, AL is $68,845 per year. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

What is the median home value in Decatur? ▼

The median home value in Decatur, AL is $212,000. Median rent is $864/month.

What are the top health concerns in Decatur? ▼

The top health indicators in Decatur include High Blood Pressure (44.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38.7%), Obesity (38.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Decatur? ▼

Decatur has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Decatur? ▼

The median age in Decatur, AL is 40 years. 23.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Decatur, AL is located in Morgan County, Alabama. With a population of 124K and a median household income of $68,845, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Decatur area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Morgan County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.