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Wise County

Population in 2011: 6,042. Population change since 2000: +16.2%
 

Males: 2,882  (47.7%)
Females: 3,160  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  33.9 years
Texas median age:  40.8 years

Zip codes: 76234.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $51,284 (it was $34,449 in 2000)
Decatur:

$51,284
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,434

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $125,800 (it was $77,100 in 2000)
Decatur:

$125,800
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $124,842; Detached houses: $135,527; Mobile homes: $25,282; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $7,762

Median gross rent in 2009: $817.

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  • White alone - 4,018 (66.5%)
  • Hispanic - 1,827 (30.2%)
  • Black alone - 83 (1.4%)
  • Asian alone - 46 (0.8%)
  • Two or more races - 41 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 26 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 1 (0.02%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Decatur: 90.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (10.9%), German (10.5%), Irish (9.5%), English (8.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%), Swedish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 6.96 square miles.

Population density: 868 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Decatur:

  • High school or higher: 69.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Decatur city:

  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

701 residents are foreign born (12.9% Latin America).

This city:  13.5%
Texas:  13.9%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 27 registered sex offenders living in Decatur, Texas as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Decatur to the number of sex offenders is 242 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,561 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,543 (1.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Denton, TX (26.6 miles , pop. 80,537).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Tarrant, TX (33.9 miles , pop. 402,130).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (55.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Paradise, TX (2.8 miles ), Bridgeport, TX (3.2 miles ), Boyd, TX (3.3 miles ), Alvord, TX (3.3 miles ), New Fairview, TX (3.3 miles ), Aurora, TX (3.6 miles ), Chico, TX (3.6 miles ), Lake Bridgeport, TX (3.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 31 buildings, average cost: $81,400
  • 1998: 32 buildings, average cost: $75,600
  • 1999: 20 buildings, average cost: $91,400
  • 2000: 18 buildings, average cost: $91,400
  • 2001: 27 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $87,000
  • 2003: 44 buildings, average cost: $109,000
  • 2004: 25 buildings, average cost: $131,200
  • 2005: 62 buildings, average cost: $108,400
  • 2006: 32 buildings, average cost: $147,000
  • 2007: 34 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2008: 29 buildings, average cost: $175,800
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $156,100
  • 2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $159,800
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $169,000

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Latitude: 33.23 N, Longitude: 97.59 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,324 (+44.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,093 (50.0%)

Area code: 940

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Crime in Decatur by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00001000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.016.70.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 22032238802
per 100,000 37.636.80.051.433.332.246.9124.7121.70.032.4
Robberies 23220261120
per 100,000 37.655.235.334.30.032.293.715.615.230.10.0
Assaults 20152269871083
per 100,000 376.0276.135.334.399.9145.1125.0109.2152.1120.548.6
Burglaries 2131254222423322331613
per 100,000 394.8570.7440.8719.3366.4677.2515.5343.1501.9240.9210.7
Thefts 244216171229208216156152212169155
per 100,000 4587.33976.43015.33921.93464.43482.72436.72370.23224.32544.82512.6
Auto thefts 231312152717221211107
per 100,000 432.4239.3211.6256.9449.7274.1343.6187.1167.3150.6113.5
Arson 11110070010
per 100,000 18.818.417.617.10.00.0109.30.00.015.10.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 353.9312.0181.7279.4273.7266.8245.8254.1302.6160.0156.3

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Crime in Decatur detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 27 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.40
Texas average:

2.17

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Decatur, Texas accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

6.9%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +909 (+21.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (23%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (6%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (33%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Decatur-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 243% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Decatur city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.1 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Decatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 61.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/8/2004 at 00:15:09, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.9 miles away from Decatur center
On 5/31/2002 at 09:57:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from Decatur center
On 4/5/2006 at 18:46:23, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wise County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Tornadoes: 3 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Samuel M. Sampler - Army Medal of Honor recipient, Brian Christian - College football player (Sam Houston St. Bearkats), Guinn Williams (actor) - Actor, Tommy Tatum - Baseball player, James Manness - Football player.


Hospital/medical center in Decatur:

  • WISE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, 609 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Decatur:

  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; BRIDGEPORT, TX)
  • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL AZLE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; AZLE, TX)
  • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 27 miles away; DENTON, TX)

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Airports and heliports located in Decatur:


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Local government website: www.decaturtx.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Decatur:

  • University of North Texas (about 26 miles; Denton, TX; Full-time enrollment: 24,158)
  • Texas Woman's University (about 26 miles; Denton, TX; FT enrollment: 7,446)
  • ATI Career Training Center (about 36 miles; North Richland Hills, TX; FT enrollment: 2,225)
  • Weatherford College (about 37 miles; Weatherford, TX; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • North Central Texas College (about 37 miles; Gainesville, TX; FT enrollment: 3,709)
  • Tarrant County College District (about 37 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 15,861)
  • Texas Christian University (about 39 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 7,829)

Public high school in Decatur:

  • DECATUR High School (Students: 874; Location: 1201 W THOMPSON ST; Grades: 9-12; Our rating: 65)

Public elementary/middle schools in Decatur:

  • RANN ELEMENTARY (Students: 628; Location: 1300 DEER PARK RD; Grades: EE-4; Our rating: 77)
  • CARSON ELEMENTARY (Students: 505; Location: 2100 S BUSINESS 287; Grades: EE-4; Our rating: 63)
  • DECATUR MIDDLE (Students: 420; Location: 1200 W EAGLE DR; Grades: 7-8; Our rating: 63)
  • DECATUR INT (Students: 419; Location: 403 S HILL ST; Grades: 5-6; Our rating: 81)
See full list of schools located in Decatur, School District: DECATUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Library in Decatur:

  • DECATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $404,588; Location: 1700 S FM 51; 55,690 books; 1,830 audio materials; 4,535 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 50 state licensed databases; 64 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at corner of W. Mulberry & Chico st

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Notable locations in Decatur: Texas Tourist Camp (A), Decatur Fire Department (B), Wise County Heritage Museum (C), Decatur Police Department (D), Decatur City Public Works (E), LifeStar 4 - Southwest Helicopters - Decatur (F), Decatur Police Department (G), Wise County Emergency Medical Services (H), Decatur Baptist College Administration Building (I), Waggoner Mansion (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Decatur include: Saint John Church (A), Bell Church (B), First United Pentecostal Church of Decatur (C), Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene (D), Church of Christ (E), Catholic Church of the Assumption (F), Primera Iglesia Bautista Church (G), Eagle Drive Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oaklawn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Decatur: Eagle Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Comfort Inn (1709 Sr 287), Best Western Decatur Inn (1801 South Highway 287), Comfort Inn Decatur (1709 Sr 287).

Courts: Wise County - Commissioner Court (206 South State Street), Wise County - County Court Judge at Law- Texas Cooperative Extension (206 South State Street), Wise County - County Court Judge at Law (101 North Trinity Street).

 
Wise County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  PM2.5 CO  NO2 SO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 36.4. This is about average.
City:

36.4
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 26.5. This is about average. There were 56 monitors within city limits.
City:

26.5
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 21.1. This is about average. There were 25 monitors within city limits.
City:

21.1
U.S.:

24.5
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.1. This is about average. There were 38 monitors within city limits.
City:

11.1
U.S.:

9.6
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.6. This is about average. There were 21 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.6
U.S.:

9.4
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.77. This is better than average. There were 25 monitors within city limits.
City:

1.77
U.S.:

2.43

Drinking water stations with addresses in Decatur that have no violations reported:

  • CHISOLM HILLS ESTATES (Population served: 325, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.9%
(10.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 18.7% for other race residents, 15.1% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Texas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.9%
Whole state:  70.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Decatur, TX

People in group quarters in Decatur:

  • 148 people in nursing homes
  • 82 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 39 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in homes for the mentally ill

Decatur compared to Texas state average:

Decatur, Texas environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Decatur (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Decatur South Branch, Decatur Wal-Mart In-Store Branch, Decatur Downtown Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Decatur Branch at 608 West Hale Ave, branch established on 1986/06/30. Info updated 2011/07/14: Bank assets: $317.5 mil, Deposits: $269.0 mil, headquarters in Southlake, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
  • Legend Bank, N.A.: Decatur Branch at 1706 Fm 51 South, branch established on 1996/09/30. Info updated 2007/11/26: Bank assets: $586.1 mil, Deposits: $512.5 mil, headquarters in Bowie, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Legend Bancorp, Inc.
  • Citibank, National Association: 910 U.S. Highway 380 W Branch at 910 U.S. Highway 380 W, branch established on 1925/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • North Texas Bank, National Association: at 661 W. Thompson St., branch established on 2004/10/05. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $131.8 mil, Deposits: $119.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Chisholm Bancshares, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Decatur, Texas:

  • Ramada LTD, 1507 Hwy 287 S, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-6262
  • Comfort Inn, 1709 Hwy 287 S, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-6919, Fax: (940) 627-2535
  • Days Inn & Suites, 1900 S Trinity St, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-2463, Fax: (940) 627-6537
  • Super 8, 1600 South Hwy 287, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-0250, Fax: (940) 627-1678
  • Holiday Inn Express& Suites, 1051 Hwy 287 N, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-0776, Fax: (940) 627-5255
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 110 S Hwy 287/81, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-4900, Fax: (940) 627-4902
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 110 SW Us Hwy 81-287, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-4900, Fax: (940) 627-4902
  • Laquinta Inn & Suites, 1405 S Hwy 287, Decatur, TX 76234 , Phone: (940) 627-9603, Fax: (940) 627-9609
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Decatur, Texas

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Decatur travel time to work - commute
Decatur mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (49%)
  • Utility gas (48%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Wise County Texas:


2008 Presidential Election results in Wise County Texas:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Decatur (based on Wise County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 41.19%
Here41.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents60.7%13.6%9.2%6.3%3.3%
Congregations41.0%12.8%2.6%16.7%11.5%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentLDS (Mormon) ChurchEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchOther
Adherents2.2%1.5%0.8%0.4%2.0%
Congregations1.3%1.3%2.6%1.3%9.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Wise County:

1.04 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Wise County:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Wise County:

5.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Here:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Wise County:

29.1%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.1%
State:

15.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$4,602$27,6120$0
Other Government Administration 7$36,438$62,4656$786
Judicial and Legal 2$4,782$28,6921$1,000
Police Protection - Officers 18$60,872$40,5810$0
Police - Other 6$14,346$28,6921$480
Firefighters 2$7,266$43,5960$0
Streets and Highways 9$23,788$31,7170$0
Airports 2$5,360$32,1600$0
Health 2$5,868$35,2080$0
Sewerage 5$15,178$36,4270$0
Parks and Recreation 6$17,278$34,5560$0
Water Supply 13$35,430$32,7050$0
Local Libraries 4$12,508$37,5244$2,206
Other and Unallocable 14$39,446$33,8110$0
Totals for Government 92$283,162$36,93412$4,472

Decatur government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,810,000 ($299.57)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $388,000 ($64.22)
    Solid Waste Management: $210,000 ($34.76)
    All Other: $172,000 ($28.47)
  • Construction - General: $1,535,000 ($254.05)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $1,000,000 ($165.51)
    Regular Highways: $759,000 ($125.62)
    Police Protection: $746,000 ($123.47)
    Sewerage: $384,000 ($63.56)
    Parks & Recreation: $367,000 ($60.74)
    Financial Administration: $275,000 ($45.51)
    Central Staff Services: $274,000 ($45.35)
    General Public Buildings: $268,000 ($44.36)
    Libraries: $246,000 ($40.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $194,000 ($32.11)
    General - Other: $153,000 ($25.32)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $140,000 ($23.17)
    Air Transportation: $97,000 ($16.05)
    Fire Protection: $48,000 ($7.94)
    Health Services - Other: $48,000 ($7.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $40,000 ($6.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $526,000 ($87.06)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $11,195,000 ($1852.86)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $10,835,000 ($1793.28)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $360,000 ($59.58)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $246,000 ($40.71)
    General Revenue, NEC: $206,000 ($34.09)
    Rents: $11,000 ($1.82)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $839,000 ($138.86)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $3,028,000 ($501.16)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,018,000 ($168.49)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $194,000 ($32.11)
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $990,000 ($163.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $136,000 ($22.51)
  • Tax - Property: $3,982,000 ($659.05)
    NEC: $448,000 ($74.15)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,846,000 ($305.53)

9.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,850 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.62%
Texas average:

8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Tarrant County, TX  2.77% ($45,339 average AGI)
from Denton County, TX  1.04% ($45,699)
from Parker County, TX  0.64% ($32,681)


9.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,871 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.00%
Texas average:

7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tarrant County, TX  2.84% ($38,164 average AGI)
to Denton County, TX  1.05% ($36,514)
to Parker County, TX  0.70% ($30,598)

Strongest AM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)
  • KNAX (1630 AM; 10 kW; FT. WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTCK (1310 AM; 9 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Decatur:

  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KESN (103.3 FM; ALLEN, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KSOC (94.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KPLX (99.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KPLX LICO, INC.)
  • KTPW (89.7 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
  • KTCY (104.9 FM; PILOT POINT, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KBOC (98.3 FM; BRIDGEPORT, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
  • KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Decatur:

  • KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Decatur, Texas:
  • Fatal accident count: 56
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 91
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 8
  • Fatalities: 65
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 125
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 4
Texas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 170
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 258
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 48
  • Fatalities: 187
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 446
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 24

See more detailed statistics of Decatur fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Decatur)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 117 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Decatur, TX)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 65 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Decatur)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Decatur)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 56 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$120,2397$142,64615$185,2103$30,0933$107,3270$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$56,2801$139,9901$43,7100$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$115,8501$100,2808$102,9242$17,8551$62,8501$57,710
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$03$99,4234$110,4230$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$02$77,5700$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1502.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$252,270
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 1502.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 155
  • Hazardous Condition: 46
  • Service Call: 9
  • Good Intent Call: 27

Incident types - Decatur


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Decatur, TX

Most common first names in Decatur, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary9781.4 years
James7173.6 years
John6478.6 years
William5877.2 years
Robert4874.5 years
Charles4074.6 years
George3977.9 years
Joe2576.0 years
Thomas2475.1 years
Ruby2280.7 years
Most common last names in Decatur, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown3579.9 years
Smith3175.8 years
Taylor2776.5 years
Rhine2282.6 years
Young2081.3 years
Jones2071.1 years
Lambert1975.9 years
Stone1981.2 years
White1877.8 years
Walker1677.7 years
Businesses in Decatur, TX
NameCountNameCount
AT&T2Lowe's1
Arby's1McDonald's2
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Baymont Inn2Quiznos1
Best Western1RadioShack1
Blockbuster1Ramada1
Burger King1SONIC Drive-In1
Comfort Inn1Sears1
FedEx3Sprint Nextel1
H&R Block1Starbucks1
Holiday Inn2Subway2
IHOP1Taco Bell1
Jack In The Box1U-Haul2
Jones New York1UPS3
Knights Inn1Walmart1
La Quinta1Wendy's1
Lane Furniture1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Richard Rhoades (2)
  • Jimmy L. Wright (2)
  • Carl Randall Harrison (1)
  • Rex G. Sheppard (1)
  • Ronald Gene Cope (1)
  • Royce Moore (1)
  • Harold W. Nivens (1)
  • Jason M. Melton (1)
  • Craig D. Hutson (1)

Total of 11 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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