At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$26,859 per capita
Home Value
$53,000
Zillow: $264,789
Median Rent
$850/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How Alsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alsey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alsey residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,859. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alsey is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,789. Median rent is $850/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
16.1% of adults in Alsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alsey has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density335/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,859
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,000
Rent$850
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$264,789
Housing Units82
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation628 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alsey was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.