At a Glance
Median Income
$38,190
$21,627 per capita
Home Value
$62,800
Zillow: $110,672
Median Rent
$381/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
483/100K
3,080/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
22.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
23.2% smoking rate
How Cordova Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cordova's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cordova a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cordova residents earn a median household income of $38,190 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,627. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cordova is $62,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,672. Median rent is $381/month, with 29.2% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Cordova reports 483 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,080/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Cordova hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cordova has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,723
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,190
Per Capita$21,627
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty22.9%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,800
Rent$381
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$110,672
Housing Units884
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent483/100K
Property3,080/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
Elevation378 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cordova was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.