Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Adamsville is a small town in Alabama with a population of 4,291. Residents earn $60,564 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Adamsville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Adamsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Adamsville is $60,564, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Adamsville is $144,700, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 677 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,420 per 100,000, 330% above the national average.
22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Adamsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,564 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,676 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,376 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,287 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22,923 |
| County GDP | $65,539M |
| Restaurants | 1,550 |
| Healthcare | 1,895 |
| Retail | 2,539 |
| Manufacturing | 504 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,063 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.50% |
| Commute Time | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $144,700 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $139,547 |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| Median List Price | $149,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $63 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 17.7% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,312 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,063 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.50% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 13,164/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,895 |
| Total Violent | 677.2/100K |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 112.9/100K |
| Robbery | 135.4/100K |
| Assault | 428.9/100K |
| Total Property | 8,419.9/100K |
| 330% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 970.7/100K |
| Theft | 7,246.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 203.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 94 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 578 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6023°N, 86.9715°W |
| County FIPS | 01073 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.1% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,895 |
| Restaurants | 1,550 |
| Retail Stores | 2,539 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 94 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |