At a Glance
Median Income
$36,908
$12,303 per capita
Violent Crime
857/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
58.4%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Boykin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boykin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boykin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boykin residents earn a median household income of $36,908 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,303. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 976 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Boykin reports 857 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Boykin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
65.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boykin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,908
Per Capita$12,303
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$149,433
Housing Units235
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent857/100K
Property3,533/100K
Health
Obesity58.4%
Diabetes24.1%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death20,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation154 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Boykin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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