Decatur, AL is an up-and-coming city located in Morgan County of Northern Alabama. It has been ranked highly for several quality of life factors by BestPlaces.net. In terms of education, Decatur ranked at number two out of all the cities in the state for its highly rated public schools and universities. In terms of crime rate, Decatur was the fifth safest city in Alabama with a very low violent crime rate. The city also scored high on the employment and housing market, ranking fourth in the state for both categories. Overall, Decatur is one of the top places to live and work in Alabama.
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