Bon Secour, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Bon Secour is a small town in Alabama with a population of 3,094. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,094 Population 716/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $43,272 per capita
$266,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$266,100 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,833
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $266,100
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.2%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.5%
7% lower than US avg

How Bon Secour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,094
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female65% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$43,272
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$13,446M
Commute30 min

Housing

A
Home Value$266,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+90.6%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Libraries15

Is Bon Secour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bon Secour receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Bon Secour offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bon Secour is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bon Secour is $266,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bon Secour enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Bon Secour has a population of 3,094 with a density of 716 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.5%), with 3.1% Black.

Population

3,094
Total Population
716
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.5%
Female 35.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bon Secour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.7%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.3%
22% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bon Secour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bon Secour is $60,833, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Bon Secour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,833
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,272
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$86,909

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.5%
7% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,757
County GDP$13,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants648
Healthcare564
Retail1,027
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bon Secour is $266,100, 6% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$266,100
6% below US avg
Median List Price$267,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$267,000
$/Sq Ft$195
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Bon Secour, 36.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bon Secour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.2%
13% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure37.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death8,957/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access61.6%
Healthcare Facilities564

Crime Rates: Bon Secour vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Bon Secour has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall69.0 inches
82% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates30.3182°N, 87.7244°W
County FIPS01003
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.5%

Winner: Republican by 58.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+90.6%
School Test Score4.40
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density716/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities564
Restaurants648
Retail Stores1,027

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Work from Home2.1%

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