Carolina, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
250 Population 225/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,488 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $166,314 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $681/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Carolina, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$31,488 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $166,314
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
35%
Rent
59%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carolina a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$31,488
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$681
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$166,314
Housing Units156
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation302 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carolina was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.