Decatur, MS is a small town located in Newton County. It has a population of just over 3,000 people, according to the latest Census estimates. The town was recently ranked on the Best Places list published by U.S News & World Report for 2020. Decatur got an overall score of 6.3 out of 10, placing it among the top towns and cities in Mississippi for quality of life. The report cited Decatur’s low cost of living, strong economy and access to amenities as factors that make it one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Other rankings included Decatur's education system (ranked 8th out of 100 overall), crime rate (ranked 4th lowest) and housing market (2nd most affordable). While Decatur may not be the most exciting place to live in Mississippi, its combination of affordability and quality of life makes it a great place for families or anyone looking for a new home.
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