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Decatur
A town of 374 people in Otsego County, New York
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Outdoors in Decatur
Parks & trails →Conserved land15%1,947 of 13,206 acres
Trails4.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Decatur
Town in New York, United States374Population
20.8 sq miArea
2,100 ftElevation
The Town of Decatur is located on the eastern border of Otsego County, New York, United States. As of 2020 census, the population was 374, up from 353 at the 2010 census. It is named after the popular early-American naval hero Stephen Decatur.
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Living in Decatur
Health in Decatur
Compared with New York
8better than NY·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
Conditions
7▼ 5 close
Habits
1▼ 3 close
Care
3▲ 4 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
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What stands out
Care nearby
Bassett HealthcareCooperstown · 11.4 mi · ER
Mosaic Health IlionIlion · 29.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 12197, 12043 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Decatur →
Where Decatur is
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