Carlisle-Rockledge, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,791 Population 111/sq mi density
$59,246 Median Income $22,311 per capita
$152,000 Home Value $107,594 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,246 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlisle-Rockledge, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,246
21% below
$22,311 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
46% below
Zillow: $107,594
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Carlisle-Rockledge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carlisle-Rockledge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
54%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlisle-Rockledge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carlisle-Rockledge residents earn a median household income of $59,246 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,311. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carlisle-Rockledge is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,594. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

10.9% of adults in Carlisle-Rockledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carlisle-Rockledge 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 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population1,791
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,246
Per Capita$22,311
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$107,594
Housing Units864
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,084 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlisle-Rockledge was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.