Boykin, AL

Alabama

Boykin is a small town in Alabama with a population of 280. Residents earn $36,908 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
280 Population 100/sq mi density
$36,908 Median Income $12,303 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$36,908 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,908
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 58.4%
82% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population280
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 1%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,908
Per Capita$12,303
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,724M
Commute42 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity58.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease8.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation154 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute42 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries1

Is Boykin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boykin receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Boykin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boykin is $36,908, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Boykin enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Boykin has a population of 280 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 19.7 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (99.3%).

Population

280
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
19.7yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Boykin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Boykin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boykin is $36,908, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Boykin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,908
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$12,303
Avg Weekly Wage$957
IRS Avg AGI$45,822

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)976
County GDP$1,724M

Business (County)

Restaurants54
Healthcare77
Retail138
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,788
49% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.7 min
Drive Alone93.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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-Occupied85.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,788
49% below US avg
In Boykin, 58.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 49.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Boykin vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity58.4%
82% above US avg
Diabetes24.1%
Heart Disease8.8%
High Blood Pressure55.0%
Asthma14.5%
COPD12.6%
Stroke7.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking8.2%
Physical Inactivity49.0%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress24.9%
Physical Distress20.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.0%
Checkup Rate83.8%
Premature Death20,427/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access56.5%
Healthcare Facilities77

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Boykin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates32.0684°N, 87.2943°W
County FIPS01047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.5-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 33.4%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 32.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+65.0%
School Test Score4.40
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities77
Restaurants54
Retail Stores138

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.7 min
Drive Alone93.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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