At a Glance
Median Income
$86,111
$42,437 per capita
Home Value
$183,800
Zillow: $208,252
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Axis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Axis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Axis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Axis residents earn a median household income of $86,111 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,437. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Axis is $183,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,252. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
12.1% of adults in Axis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Axis has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population243
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,111
Per Capita$42,437
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$208,252
Housing Units125
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain71.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+33.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Axis was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mobile International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 776 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.