Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Sunnyside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Marty's
Coffee Shop
Oneota Market
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Porter House Museum
Museum
Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library
Museum
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Museum
Viking 3 Theatres
Cinema
Jewel Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery
Art Gallery
Painting Studio
Theatre Arts
Storre Theatre
Theatre Arts
Carlson Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (5) F
The Whippy Dip
Fast Food
Toppling Goliath Tap Room
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Mary Christopher Park
Park
Winneshiek County Fairgrounds
Park
Dunnings Spring Park
Park
Carl Selland Park
Park
Palisades Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Swimming Pool Park
Park
Library lawn
Park
Bendthal Commons
Park
Trout Run County Park
Park
Nordhem Park
Park
Siewers Spring State Park
Park
Freeport Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Kwik Star
Convenience Store
Luther Booshop
Books
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Decorah.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Decorah is 89/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Decorah crime rates are 283 per 100k, which is 82% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
129 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
155 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C+

The median income in Decorah is $55,920 - which is 2% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$55,920
D
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Decorah Fire Department
Fire Station
Decorah Police Department
Police
Winneshiek Medical Center
Hospital
Winneshiek Medical Center
Hospital
Winnesheik Medical Center
Hospital
Aase Haugen Senior Services
Nursing Home
Luther Clinic
Clinic
Gundersen Decorah Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Decorah home prices are $192,700 - which is 45% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$192,700
B
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools A+

The Decorah graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
81%
A
High School Grad. Rates
93%
A+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Carrie Lee Elementary
Crossroads Academy
Decorah Middle School
John Cline Elementary School
St Benedict School
West Side Elementary School
High Schools (2) A+
Crossroads Academy
Decorah High School
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ratings A+

Decorah has an overall rating of 97% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Mayberry does exist and it's called . . . Decorah 5 rating By angkrouse ( Oct 24, 2014) I spent a few days in Decorah this summer on my quest to find Mayberry. Decorah is a beautiful town with one of the most thriving downtowns I have seen. Years ago, when Wal-Mart came to the outskirts of town, concerned citizens banded together to develop a plan to prevent the q ...Read More uaint downtown from being a casualty. Surrounding the downtown are picturesque Victorians and Arts & Craft homes. Decorah has a great school system and the typical amenities of a small town.

Some may see my next comment as a "con" but I think it is part of the reason why Decorah has kept its charm . . . it's not easy to get to. Probably the biggest asset the community has, however, is the community. The people are so welcoming a friendly.

The only downside I can think of is that winters can be very cold. Otherwise, the other three seasons are beautiful. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Decorah? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mary Christopher Park
      Winneshiek County Fairgrounds
      Dunnings Spring Park
      Carl Selland Park
      Palisades Park
      Miller Park
      Swimming Pool Park
      Library lawn

      Entertainment

      Porter House Museum
      Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library
      Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
      Viking 3 Theatres
      Jewel Theatre
      Kristin Wigley-Fleming Gallery
      Painting Studio
      Storre Theatre

      Food & Drink

      The Whippy Dip
      Toppling Goliath Tap Room
      Culver's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Decorah? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Decorah.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      31%

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Decorah a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Winnesheik Medical Center
      Winneshiek Medical Center
      Winneshiek Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors