At a Glance
Median Income
$91,458
$28,116 per capita
Home Value
$48,600
Zillow: $193,828
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.2% smoking rate
How Alba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alba a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alba residents earn a median household income of $91,458 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,116. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alba is $48,600 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,828. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
17.0% of adults in Alba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alba has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population304
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans16.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,458
Per Capita$28,116
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,600
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$193,828
Housing Units157
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,506/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,195 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alba was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.