At a Glance
Median Income
$35,147
$21,472 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $165,529
Violent Crime
451/100K
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
54.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
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 $35,147 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,472. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alford is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,529. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Alford reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,208/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Alford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population227
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,147
Per Capita$21,472
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.2%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$165,529
Housing Units106
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent451/100K
Property5,208/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation510 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Alford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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