At a Glance
Median Income
$58,661
$27,378 per capita
Home Value
$114,400
Zillow: $302,363
Median Rent
$690/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
14.8% smoking rate
How Alcester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcester a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alcester residents earn a median household income of $58,661 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,378. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcester is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,363. Median rent is $690/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
15.9% of adults in Alcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcester has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population987
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,352/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,661
Per Capita$27,378
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,400
Rent$690
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$302,363
Housing Units405
Rent Burden20.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,418 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Alcester was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.