Alabama
Bon Air is a small town in Alabama with a population of 116. Residents earn $36,607 per year, which is 51% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bon Air receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Bon Air offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bon Air is $36,607, 51% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Bon Air is $79,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Bon Air enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.4% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $36,607 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,121 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,961 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,578 |
| County GDP | $4,496M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 138 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 91 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,668 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $929 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 42.5% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,668 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 47.7% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 44.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.2% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 15,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.0 inches |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2594°N, 86.3271°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01121 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.9% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 45.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 37.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |