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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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ZIP code47524
Area code812
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Most working residents leave Decker for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (30%), Vincennes (11%) and Jasper (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Vincennes
30%
Vincennes
11%
Jasper
6%
Patoka
6%
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13worse than IN

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Good Samaritan HospitalVincennes · 10.7 mi · ER
Willows Family Health CenterVincennes · 9.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Decker · CMS · HRSAHealth 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 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Knox County Public LibraryVincennes · 11.1 miles · 56 hrs a week

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