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Coker, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Tuscaloosa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,152 Population 591/sq mi density
$69,931 Median Income $35,665 per capita
$203,800 Home Value $190,765 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
363 Violent Crime/100K 4,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,931 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $1,299/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Coker, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,931
7% below
$35,665 per capita
Home Value
$203,800
28% below
Zillow: $190,765
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
12% above
43.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
4% below
4,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Coker Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
72%
Rent
112%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
96%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coker 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

Coker residents earn a median household income of $69,931 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,665. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coker is $203,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,765. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 43.4% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Coker reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,006/100K.

Education

21.6% of adults in Coker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coker has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,152
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,931
Per Capita$35,665
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,800
Rent$1,299
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$190,765
Housing Units430
Rent Burden43.4%

Crime

F
Violent363/100K
Property4,006/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,422/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation164 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Coker was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.