Choose Country

Coffee Springs, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Coffee Springs is a small town in Alabama with a population of 252. Residents earn $37,917 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
252 Population 323/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $26,452 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $170,696 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,917
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $72,800
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $964
17% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How Coffee Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population252
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density323/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,917
Per Capita$26,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$827M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,800
Rent$964
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,696
Housing Units181
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Uninsured11.0%
Smoking17.2%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation235 ft (72 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.8%
Libraries4

Is Coffee Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Coffee Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Coffee Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Coffee Springs is $37,917, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Coffee Springs is $72,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Coffee Springs enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Coffee Springs has a population of 252 with a density of 323 people per square mile. The median age is 43.5 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

252
Total Population
323
People / sq mi
43.5yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Coffee Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coffee Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coffee Springs is $37,917, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Coffee Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,917
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,452
Avg Weekly Wage$819
IRS Avg AGI$52,098

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)605
County GDP$827M

Business (County)

Restaurants34
Healthcare31
Retail85
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,490
57% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Coffee Springs is $72,800, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $964 (17% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,696.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,800
74% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,696

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$964
17% below US avg
Rent Burden22.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.9%
Housing Units181
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,490
57% below US avg
Effective Rate2.05%
In Coffee Springs, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.2% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coffee Springs vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma10.1%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.2%
23% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress14.2%
Short Sleep41.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.9%
Uninsured11.0%
28% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,338
Dentists1:13,392
Mental Health1:2,699
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits53.4%
Premature Death14,287/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.6/10
Exercise Access35.5%
Healthcare Facilities31
Coffee Springs has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.9 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.9 inches
52% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation235 ft (72 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates31.1658°N, 85.9109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01061
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77-point margin. 87.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.2%
D 11.2%

Winner: Republican by 77 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.40
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density323/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities31
Restaurants34
Retail Stores85

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Nearby Cities

Geneva, AL 4,227 pop · 8.6 mi Samson, AL 1,477 pop · 8.8 mi Enterprise, AL 28,990 pop · 11.8 mi Level Plains, AL 1,608 pop · 12.9 mi Hartford, AL 2,677 pop · 13.6 mi New Brockton, AL 1,440 pop · 14.6 mi Daleville, AL 4,891 pop · 14.6 mi Fort Rucker, AL 5,221 pop · 16.8 mi Slocomb, AL 1,995 pop · 18.8 mi Elba, AL 3,459 pop · 20.0 mi Opp, AL 6,752 pop · 22.1 mi Newton, AL 1,431 pop · 22.6 mi Malvern, AL 1,836 pop · 23.0 mi Ozark, AL 14,348 pop · 25.2 mi
Compare Coffee Springs with another city: