Median Income $58,438

22% lower than US avg

Home Value $58,500

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.2%

88% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.7%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.0%

72% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.7%

54% lower than US avg

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

People

Population462

Median Age28.8 yrs

Density114/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans12.5%

Economy

Median Income$58,438

Per Capita$19,225

Unemployment1.0%

Poverty5.7%

County GDP$827M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$58,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$169,762

Housing Units145

Health

Obesity38.7%

Uninsured9.8%

Smoking17.2%

Depression27.1%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain62.3 in/yr

Sunny Days313/yr

Elevation234 ft (71 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.2%

High School+95.8%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%

Commute20 min

Broadband92.7%

Libraries4

Is Black a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Black receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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, high obesity rates. Black offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Black is $58,438, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Black is $58,500, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Black enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Black has a population of 462 with a density of 114 people per square mile. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

462

Total Population

114

People / sq mi

28.8yrs

Median Age

26% below US avg

4.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Black vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Black vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Black is $58,438, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Black vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$58,438
	22% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$19,225
Avg Weekly Wage	$819
IRS Avg AGI	$52,098

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.0%
	72% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.7%
	54% below US avg
Establishments (County)	605
County GDP	$827M

Business (County)

Restaurants	34
Healthcare	31
Retail	85
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,490
	57% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.1 min
Drive Alone	21.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Black is $58,500, 79% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $169,762.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$58,500
	79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$169,762

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	94.7%
Housing Units	145
Median Year Built	1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,490
	57% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.55%

In Black, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 27.1% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.7%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	35.9%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	7.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.2%
	23% above US avg
Binge Drinking	17.6%
Physical Inactivity	25.6%
Depression	27.1%
Mental Distress	19.2%
Physical Distress	13.8%
Short Sleep	39.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.1%
Uninsured	9.8%
	14% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.5%
Dental Visits	59.3%
Premature Death	14,287/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.6/10
Exercise Access	35.5%
Healthcare Facilities	31

Black has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.3 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	65.4°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	62.3 inches
	64% above US avg
Snowfall	0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	234 ft (71 m)
Area	4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density	114/sq mi
Coordinates	31.0098°N, 85.7444°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	01061

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77-point margin. 92.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.2%

D 11.2%

Winner: Republican by 77 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.2%
	88% below US avg
High School+	95.8%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.40

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	114/sq mi
Total Area	4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	92.7%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	31
Restaurants	34
Retail Stores	85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.1 min
Drive Alone	21.9%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Black, AL

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Black a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Black vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Black vs U.S. Average

Income: Black vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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