Indiana
Alford is a small town in Indiana with a population of 227. Residents earn $35,147 per year, which is 53% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Alford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alford is $35,147, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 54.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Alford is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Alford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,147 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,472 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,158 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,789 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 54.2% |
| 337% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $694M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,913 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $115,600 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,913 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,057/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4932°N, 87.2462°W |
| County FIPS | 18125 |
Winner: Republican by 54.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 757/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.9% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |