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Blountsville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cullman County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,757 Population 324/sq mi density
$46,555 Median Income $25,318 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $196,570 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
584 Violent Crime/100K 4,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,555 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $821/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
584 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Blountsville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,555
38% below
$25,318 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $196,570
Median Rent
$821/mo
29% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
584/100K
54% above
4,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Blountsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Blountsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
43%
Rent
71%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
154%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blountsville 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

Blountsville residents earn a median household income of $46,555 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,318. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blountsville is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,570. Median rent is $821/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Blountsville reports 584 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,030/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Blountsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blountsville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,757
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,555
Per Capita$25,318
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$821
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$196,570
Housing Units806
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent584/100K
Property4,030/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault467/100K
Burglary1,402/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation858 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Blountsville was founded in 1818.
The median home in Blountsville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.