County Line, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

County Line is a small town in Alabama with a population of 302. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
302 Population 387/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $35,902 per capita
$88,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,625
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,900
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.2%
50% lower than US avg

How County Line Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population302
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density387/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$35,902
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$1,535M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.6%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation564 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+85.9%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries2

Is County Line a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, County Line receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. County Line offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in County Line is $70,625, roughly in line with 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 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in County Line is $88,900, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

County Line enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

County Line has a population of 302 with a density of 387 people per square mile. The median age is 26.5 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

302
Total Population
387
People / sq mi
26.5yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.9%
Female 39.1%

Race & Ethnicity

County Line vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

County Line vs U.S. Average

The median household income in County Line is $70,625, which is 6% 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 23 minutes.

Income: County Line vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,625
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,902
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$62,345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.2%
50% below US avg
Establishments (County)956
County GDP$1,535M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare74
Retail132
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,734
50% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.7%

Walkability

The median home value in County Line is $88,900, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,900
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,734
50% below US avg
Effective Rate1.95%
In County Line, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.6% report depression. 30.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: County Line vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes12.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression27.6%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress15.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death11,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access42.3%
Healthcare Facilities74

Crime Rates: County Line vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

County Line has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.0 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density387/sq mi
Coordinates33.8189°N, 86.7147°W
County FIPS01009
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 81-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 90.2%
D 9.2%

Winner: Republican by 81 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+85.9%
School Test Score4.40
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density387/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants58
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.7%

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