At a Glance
Median Income
$34,943
$25,331 per capita
Home Value
$116,900
Zillow: $166,434
Median Rent
$804/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.7% smoking rate
How Ariton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ariton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ariton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ariton residents earn a median household income of $34,943 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,331. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ariton is $116,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,434. Median rent is $804/month, with 51.0% 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 1975.
Education
18.6% of adults in Ariton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ariton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population706
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,943
Per Capita$25,331
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,900
Rent$804
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$166,434
Housing Units292
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,939/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation426 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ariton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.