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Decker

A township of 209 people in Knox County, Indiana
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Conserved land2%590 of 29,566 acres
Trails39 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
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About Decker

Town in the United States
199Population
0.2 sq miArea
466 ftElevation

Decker is a town in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1869 by Isaac Decker. Decker is near the White River, and is well known for the watermelon and cantaloupe produced in the surrounding rural area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code47524
Area code812
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Housing in Decker

$156K▲ 7.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Decker home is worth about $156,000, up 7.8% in a year, 40% below the Indiana typical home.

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Most working residents leave Decker for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (27%), Vincennes (15%) and Washington (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Vincennes
27%
Vincennes
15%
Washington
9%
Patoka
9%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Decker →

Health in Decker

Compared with Indiana

10worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Wabash General Hospital 1Mount Carmel · 8.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Wabash Community Health CenterMount Carmel · 8.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47524, 47591 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Decker →

Natural hazards in Decker

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Decker has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Mount Carmel Public LibraryMount Carmel · 8 miles · 48 hrs a week

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