Alford, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
322 Population 304/sq mi density
$46,009 Median Income $28,184 per capita
$798 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,009 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alford, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,009
39% below
$28,184 per capita
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
61%
Rent
69%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alford 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

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 3.0% (17% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age61.2 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,009
Per Capita$28,184
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$798
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$205,174
Housing Units317
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain64.7 in/yr
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.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.