Babbie, AL

Alabama

Babbie is a small town in Alabama with a population of 559. Residents earn $58,068 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
559 Population 49/sq mi density
$58,068 Median Income $25,322 per capita
$97,500 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,068 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $725/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,068
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,500
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Babbie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population559
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,068
Per Capita$25,322
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,662M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units242
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking16.0%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband71.8%
Libraries3

Is Babbie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Babbie receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Babbie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Babbie is $58,068, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Babbie is $97,500, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Babbie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Babbie has a population of 559 with a density of 49 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).

Population

559
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
38.6yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
11.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Babbie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Babbie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Babbie is $58,068, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Babbie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,068
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,322
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$60,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,134
County GDP$1,662M

Business (County)

Restaurants67
Healthcare98
Retail179
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,838
47% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Babbie is $97,500, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,500
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.8%
Housing Units242
Median Year Built1994

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,838
47% below US avg
Effective Rate1.89%
In Babbie, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 25.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Babbie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity25.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.8%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.5%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death14,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities98
Babbie has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.1 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches
56% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates31.3021°N, 86.3194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.4-point margin. 71.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 13.6%

Winner: Republican by 72.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+77.2%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
School Test Score4.40
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area11.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants67
Retail Stores179

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone88.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

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