Chickasaw, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
Chickasaw, AL
At a Glance
How Chickasaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chickasaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chickasaw a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chickasaw residents earn a median household income of $42,854 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chickasaw is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,708. Median rent is $945/month, with 35.2% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Chickasaw reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,217/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Chickasaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chickasaw has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.