At a Glance
Median Income
$41,406
$19,703 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
465/100K
1,767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Courtland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Courtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Courtland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Courtland residents earn a median household income of $41,406 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,703. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Courtland reports 465 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,767/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in Courtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Courtland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population777
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,406
Per Capita$19,703
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$170,039
Housing Units395
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent465/100K
Property1,767/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation567 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Courtland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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