At a Glance
Median Income
$46,009
$28,184 per capita
Median Rent
$798/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
630/100K
1,778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Alford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alford residents earn a median household income of $46,009 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,184. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Alford reports 630 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,778/100K.
Education
6.0% of adults in Alford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alford has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,009
Per Capita$28,184
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$798
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$190,080
Housing Units317
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent630/100K
Property1,778/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain51.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation127 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alford was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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