Abbeville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Henry County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,470 Population 159/sq mi density
$32,778 Median Income $25,889 per capita
$98,000 Home Value $158,210 Zillow
$554 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
461 Violent Crime/100K 1,551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,778 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,000 home value, $554/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
461 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Abbeville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,778
56% below
$25,889 per capita
Home Value
$98,000
65% below
Zillow: $158,210
Median Rent
$554/mo
52% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
461/100K
21% above
1,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Abbeville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
35%
Rent
48%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbeville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbeville residents earn a median household income of $32,778 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,889. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbeville is $98,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,210. Median rent is $554/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Abbeville reports 461 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,551/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abbeville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,470
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,778
Per Capita$25,889
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$681M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,000
Rent$554
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$158,210
Housing Units1,303
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent461/100K
Property1,551/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation377 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Abbeville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.