Clanton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Chilton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,862 Population 383/sq mi density
$49,952 Median Income $32,399 per capita
$158,200 Home Value $226,069 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
324 Violent Crime/100K 3,319 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,952 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,200 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clanton, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,952
34% below
$32,399 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
44% below
Zillow: $226,069
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
3,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Clanton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
56%
Rent
82%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clanton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clanton residents earn a median household income of $49,952 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,399. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clanton is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,069. Median rent is $948/month, with 23.1% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Clanton reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,319/100K.

Education

18.5% of adults in Clanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clanton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,862
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density383/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,952
Per Capita$32,399
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,655M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$948
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$226,069
Housing Units3,798
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property3,319/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,803/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Clanton was founded in 1866.
The median home in Clanton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.