At a Glance
Median Income
$41,406
$19,703 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
556/100K 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
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 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 556/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population777
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density263/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$177,392
Housing Units395
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property556/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
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.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.