Alabama
Crossville is a small town in Alabama with a population of 2,296. Residents earn $48,464 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Crossville receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Crossville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Crossville is $48,464, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 29.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Crossville is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Crossville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,459 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Crossville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,464 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $190,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Total Violent | 108.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 108.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,459.5/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 378.4/100K |
| Theft | 918.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 162.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2827°N, 85.9997°W |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 72.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |