The economy of Decorah City, Iowa employs approximately 4.31k people. The largest industries in the city are Educational Services, Manufacturing, and Health Care & Social Assistance. The highest paying industries are Public Administration, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and Manufacturing. The median annual income for residents of Decorah, IA is $55,920.
Decorah is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It is the county seat of Winneshiek County. From 1855 to 1856, it served as the site of the U.S. Land Office, a hub for immigrants seeking land patents in northern Iowa. In 1869, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad opened a branch to the city.
Decorah is home to a museum dedicated to Norwegian culture. Since 1861, Luther College, an Evangelical Lutheran university, has been located here. During the summer, the town celebrates Norwegian culture with the Nordic Fest. The city's Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum is the country's largest museum dedicated to one ethnic group. The town's newspaper, Decorah Posten, was the largest Norwegian language paper until 1972.
A special deer management zone would allow hunting inside the city limits between mid-September and Jan. 20. The first step toward allowing hunting is to develop a consensus among residents. Then, the city would submit the proposal to the DNR officials in Des Moines. If approved, the city's first special zone hunt could take place next fall.