At a Glance
Median Income
$49,962
$25,796 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
Zillow: $217,547
Median Rent
$645/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.0% smoking rate
How Boaz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boaz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boaz a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boaz residents earn a median household income of $49,962 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,796. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boaz is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,547. Median rent is $645/month, with 26.4% 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 1977.
Education
16.7% of adults in Boaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boaz has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,847
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,962
Per Capita$25,796
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$645
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$217,547
Housing Units4,294
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation1,071 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Boaz was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.