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Chatom, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
669 Population 62/sq mi density
$39,444 Median Income $32,051 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $169,052 Zillow
$367 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
2,643 Violent Crime/100K 11,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,444 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Chatom, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,444
48% below
$32,051 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
39% below
Zillow: $169,052
Median Rent
$367/mo
68% below
14.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,643/100K
596% above
11,894/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Chatom Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
61%
Rent
32%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
696%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chatom 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

Chatom residents earn a median household income of $39,444 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,051. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chatom is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,052. Median rent is $367/month, with 14.5% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Chatom reports 2,643 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 596% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 11,894/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Chatom hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chatom has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population669
Median Age58.6 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$39,444
Per Capita$32,051
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670

Housing

A
Home Value$172,700
Rent$367
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$169,052
Housing Units392
Rent Burden14.5%

Crime

F
Violent2,643/100K
Property11,894/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation165 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Chatom was founded in 1904.
The median home in Chatom was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.