At a Glance
Median Income
$26,467
$23,605 per capita
Median Rent
$835/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.2% smoking rate
How Crooked Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crooked Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crooked Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crooked Creek residents earn a median household income of $26,467 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,605. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Education
12.1% of adults in Crooked Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crooked Creek has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population569
Median Age67.1 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$26,467
Per Capita$23,605
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$835
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$392,281
Housing Units518
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,213/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation378 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crooked Creek was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.