At a Glance
Median Income
$50,750
$23,694 per capita
Home Value
$100,900
Zillow: $263,494
Median Rent
$888/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Cement City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cement City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cement City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cement City residents earn a median household income of $50,750 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,694. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cement City is $100,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,494. Median rent is $888/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
7.4% of adults in Cement City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cement City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population584
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,750
Per Capita$23,694
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,900
Rent$888
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$263,494
Housing Units222
Rent Burden22.4%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Cement City was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.