At a Glance
Median Income
$52,396
$25,686 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $184,370
Median Rent
$881/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.8% 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+
3.5 / 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 $52,396 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,686. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 542 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boaz is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,370. Median rent is $881/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
11.1% of adults in Boaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boaz has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,396
Per Capita$25,686
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$881
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$184,370
Housing Units62
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation731 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Boaz was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.