About Decatur
Decatur, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa, home to 174 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Decatur is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 458 residents per square mile.
📰 Decatur News Today
- Accused in wrongful death lawsuit, surgeon now faces disciplinary charges Iowa Capital Dispatch · Apr 30
- How many people live in Decatur County, IA? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Schedule - Central Decatur Cardinals (Leon, IA) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Iowa Primary Election Results Northwest MO Info · Jun 3
- Community begins to clean up in Decatur County after EF1 tornado KCCI · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Decatur Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Decatur — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Decatur
- Dinky Diner
- The Barnyard Restaurant — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)174
Rank in state#702 of 940
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density458/sq mi
Coordinates40.7427, -93.8328