At a Glance
Median Income
$58,068
$25,322 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $118,545
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.0% smoking rate
How Babbie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Babbie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Babbie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Babbie residents earn a median household income of $58,068 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,322. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Babbie is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,545. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
10.7% of adults in Babbie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population559
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,068
Per Capita$25,322
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$118,545
Housing Units242
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation295 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Babbie was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.