At a Glance
Median Rent
$696/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,238/100K
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.1%
27.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Alligator Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alligator's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alligator a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Alligator reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
2.2% of adults in Alligator hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alligator has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population209
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$16,630
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$859M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
Home Value
Rent$696
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$94,339
Housing Units76
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,238/100K
Property7,214/100K
Health
Obesity54.1%
Diabetes23.5%
Smoking27.3%
Heart Disease9.5%
Premature Death22,826/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alligator was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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