At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$19,225 per capita
Home Value
$58,500
Zillow: $169,762
Violent Crime
491/100K
2,796/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Black Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black residents earn a median household income of $58,438 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,225. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 605 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black is $58,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,762. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Black reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,796/100K.
Education
4.2% of adults in Black hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$19,225
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$827M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,500
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$169,762
Housing Units145
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent491/100K
Property2,796/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation234 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Black was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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