Cedar Bluff, AL

Alabama · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
1,633 Population
$48,784 Median Income
$203,000 Home Value
$620 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
654 Violent Crime / 100K
44.4 yrs Median Age
18.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population1,633
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 86.7%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$48,784
Per Capita Income$27,751
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate17.5%
County GDP$797M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$203,000
Zillow Value$239,058
Median Rent$620
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$936

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Depression27.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime654/100K
Property Crime7,357/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft436.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Jan / Jul40° / 78°
Rain57 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.40
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Work From Home4.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Cedar Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$48,784
Home Value$203,000
Median Rent$620
Poverty Rate17.5%
Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime654.0 /100K
Avg Temperature59.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,633
Population Density340 per sq mi
Median Age44.4 years
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86.7% Black 8.8% Hispanic 0.7% Other 3.8%
White86.7%
Black or African American8.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.8%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.7%
Health Insurance86.9%

Income

35% below avg
Median Household Income$48,784
Per Capita Income$27,751
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$859
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,738

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate17.5%
Total Establishments (County)498
County GDP$797M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation38
Healthcare Facilities60
Retail Stores70
Manufacturing21
Total Establishments498

Industry Mix

Restaurants 38 Healthcare 60 Retail 70 Manufacturing 21

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,738
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,172

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.9 min
Work From Home4.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

28% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$203,000
Zillow Home Value Index$239,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Rental Costs

47% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$620

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedroom$936
3 Bedroom$1,206
4 Bedroom$1,381

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,172
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure40.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.9%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.3%
Physical Inactivity33.0%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.9%
Regular Checkup76.6%
Premature Death Rate12,681 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access30.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)60
Restaurants (County)38

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime654.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault654.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime7,357.0 /100K
Burglary1,634.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft5,286.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft436.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

40°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation585 ft (178 m)
Land Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density340 per sq mi
Latitude34.2214°
Longitude-85.5886°
County FIPS01019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 87.5%
D 12%

Republican +75.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.9%
High School+82.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.40

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density340 per sq mi
Land Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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