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Billingsley, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Billingsley is a small town in Alabama with a population of 71. Residents earn $54,375 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
71 Population 60/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $34,144 per capita
$123,200 Home Value $220,870 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,375
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $123,200
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.2%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population71
Median Age64.9 yrs
Density60/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$34,144
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,251M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,870
Housing Units42
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Uninsured11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Depression29.2%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation399 ft (122 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+56.5%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute42 min
Broadband37.0%
Libraries4

Is Billingsley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Billingsley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Billingsley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Billingsley is $54,375, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Billingsley is $123,200, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 56.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Billingsley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Billingsley has a population of 71 with a density of 60 people per square mile. The median age is 64.9 years, 67% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.2%), with 12.7% Black.

Population

71
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
64.9yrs
Median Age
67% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Billingsley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Billingsley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Billingsley is $54,375, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Billingsley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,375
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,144
Avg Weekly Wage$977
IRS Avg AGI$69,722

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,120
County GDP$2,251M

Business (County)

Restaurants107
Healthcare100
Retail177
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,532
56% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.8 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Billingsley is $123,200, 56% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,870.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$123,200
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$220,870

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.6%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,532
56% below US avg
Effective Rate1.24%
In Billingsley, 42.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 29.2% report depression. 31.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.2%
31% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure40.1%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.2%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity31.5%
Depression29.2%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress16.0%
Short Sleep40.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Uninsured11.9%
38% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits52.0%
Premature Death9,938/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access54.5%
Healthcare Facilities100
Billingsley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.9 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.9 inches
58% above US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation399 ft (122 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates32.6647°N, 86.7067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.3-point margin. 37.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.7%
D 26.4%

Winner: Republican by 46.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+56.5%
Graduate Degree+3.5%
School Test Score4.40
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density60/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access37.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities100
Restaurants107
Retail Stores177

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.8 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

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