At a Glance
Median Income
$92,708
$41,707 per capita
Home Value
$227,400
Zillow: $211,653
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.2% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boaz residents earn a median household income of $92,708 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,707. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,656 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boaz is $227,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,653. Median rent is $1,274/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
26.6% of adults in Boaz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boaz has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,374
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density384/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,708
Per Capita$41,707
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$4,760M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,138
Housing
A+
Home Value$227,400
Rent$1,274
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$211,653
Housing Units559
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,492/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation662 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Boaz was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.