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About Decorah
City in Iowa, United StatesDecorah is the largest city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,587 at the time of the 2020 census. Decorah is the home of Luther College, a private liberal arts college. It is known for its Norwegian-American heritage and the corresponding Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52. Located within the Driftless Area in northeastern Iowa, Decorah is situated in the bluffs of the Upper Iowa River, which flows through the city.
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Housing in Decorah
The typical Decorah home is worth about $310,000, up 1.6% in a year, 29% above the Iowa typical home.
Safety in Decorah
Safety Grade A-
Decorah reports less crime per resident than 83% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Health in Decorah
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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Schools in Decorah
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The public schools Decorah’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 92% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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