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Carolina, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
Carolina, AL
At a Glance
How Carolina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carolina a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carolina residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,488. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carolina is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,314. Median rent is $681/month, with 19.7% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Carolina reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.