At a Glance
Median Income
$41,917
$20,339 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
Zillow: $177,271
Median Rent
$685/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.1% smoking rate
How Alcolu Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcolu's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alcolu a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alcolu residents earn a median household income of $41,917 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,339. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 647 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcolu is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,271. Median rent is $685/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
20.3% of adults in Alcolu hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcolu has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,917
Per Capita$20,339
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.2%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792
Housing
A
Home Value$166,400
Rent$685
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$177,271
Housing Units130
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death15,443/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alcolu was built in 1979.
28.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.