At a Glance
Median Income
$28,158
$20,537 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
408/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
66.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Box Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Box Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Box Springs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Box Springs residents earn a median household income of $28,158 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,537. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,414 business establishments, including 524 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Box Springs reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 408/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Box Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
66.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Box Springs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density54/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$28,158
Per Capita$20,537
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.0%
County GDP$13,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$306,991
Housing Units128
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property408/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation442 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+66.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed303 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Box Springs was built in 1992.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 303 Mbps.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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