At a Glance
Median Income
$24,052
$16,401 per capita
Home Value
$69,600
Zillow: $114,081
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.2%
53.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.6% smoking rate
How Allison Gap Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allison Gap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allison Gap a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allison Gap residents earn a median household income of $24,052 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,401. The unemployment rate stands at 20.2% (461% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allison Gap is $69,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,081. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
3.8% of adults in Allison Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allison Gap has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density207/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,052
Per Capita$16,401
Unemployment20.2%
Poverty53.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,600
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$114,081
Housing Units315
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,010/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation2,207 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute38 min
Broadband55.6%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Allison Gap was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.