Cedar Bluff, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,633 Population 340/sq mi density
$48,784 Median Income $27,751 per capita
$203,000 Home Value $255,655 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
417 Violent Crime/100K 886 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,784 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Bluff, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,784
35% below
$27,751 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
28% below
Zillow: $255,655
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
18.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
417/100K
10% above
886/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Cedar Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
72%
Rent
53%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Bluff a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Bluff residents earn a median household income of $48,784 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,751. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Bluff is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,655. Median rent is $620/month, with 18.8% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Bluff reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 886/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Cedar Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Bluff has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,633
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,784
Per Capita$27,751
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A
Home Value$203,000
Rent$620
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$255,655
Housing Units1,034
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

F
Violent417/100K
Property886/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation585 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Bluff was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.