Allgood, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 723/sq mi density
$73,125 Median Income $25,667 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $177,996 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$73,125 median income, 27.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $773/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Allgood, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,125
3% below
$25,667 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $177,996
Median Rent
$773/mo
34% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
58.5% high school+
Unemployment
27.4%
661% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Allgood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Allgood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
761%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allgood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Allgood residents earn a median household income of $73,125 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,667. The unemployment rate stands at 27.4% (661% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allgood is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,996. Median rent is $773/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

8.1% of adults in Allgood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 58.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allgood has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population788
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born29.3%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$73,125
Per Capita$25,667
Unemployment27.4%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$773
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$177,996
Housing Units231
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+58.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute40 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Allgood was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
29.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.