Decatur, IA
- Elevation
- 1,144 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Decatur City is a tiny, peaceful community in southern Iowa, sitting about five miles west of Leon along Highway 2. Life here is quiet and unhurried, with wide-open spaces and a close-knit neighborhood feel. Residents make the quick trip into Leon for daily essentials, county services, and Central Decatur schools. Lamoni is also just eight miles south, giving locals easy access to Graceland University, dining, and the Missouri state line. For anyone looking for simple, affordable rural living with neighborly charm, it offers a relaxed spot to settle down.
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