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Decatur, TN

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Population
1,637
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
778 ft
Median Home Value
$220,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$847/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,578
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Decatur

Decatur is a quiet, tight-knit East Tennessee town that serves as the county seat of Meigs County. Home to around 1,500 residents, it offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life tucked right along the Tennessee River. Watts Bar Lake and Chickamauga Lake sit just down the road, putting boating, fishing, and scenic waterfront views right in your backyard.

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Living here gives you the charm of a classic courthouse square where neighbors still take time to chat. Decatur provides the essential everyday services for the surrounding area, anchored by a friendly, small-town atmosphere and open countryside. It is an appealing home base for anyone seeking affordable lake living and a slower daily rhythm, with convenient driving access to Athens, Cleveland, and Chattanooga.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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