Broomtown, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Chattooga County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
222
Population
47/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Broomtown, AL
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
68.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
How Broomtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broomtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
327%
Bachelor's
45%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broomtown a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
15.3% of adults in Broomtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broomtown has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,394
Unemployment
Poverty40.5%
County GDP$736M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$208,226
Housing Units99
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,488/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation718 ft
Education
CBachelor's+15.3%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband60.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Broomtown was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.