At a Glance
Median Income
$58,438
$19,225 per capita
Home Value
$58,500
Zillow: $184,569
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.6% (56% 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 $184,569. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
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. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,438
Per Capita$19,225
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$827M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,500
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$184,569
Housing Units145
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.