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Brewton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County
Brewton, AL
At a Glance
How Brewton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brewton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brewton residents earn a median household income of $48,766 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,736. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 934 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewton is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,392. Median rent is $638/month, with 43.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Brewton reports 680 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,389/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Brewton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.