Decatur County hears housing needs analysis urging more medium‑density and senior housing
Consultants told the commission the county has a high inbound commuter population (about 4,500), limited housing diversity (83% single‑family), and a growing older population; they recommended adding duplexes, townhomes and senior housing to attract workers and retain residents.
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Consultants and county staff presented a housing needs analysis during the Nov. 17 Decatur County Commissioners meeting that officials said will inform the county’s comprehensive plan. The analysis found a marked shift in recent population trends, an aging demographic and a high number of daily inbound commuters, and recommended diversifying the county’s housing stock.
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