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Daviston, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
199 Population 22/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $31,570 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $119,969 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,290 Violent Crime/100K 3,367 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,290 violent crimes/100K (240% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Daviston, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,000
12% below
$31,570 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $119,969
Violent Crime
1,290/100K
240% above
3,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Daviston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Daviston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
340%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Daviston a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Daviston residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,570. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 470 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Daviston is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,969. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Daviston reports 1,290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 240% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,367/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Daviston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Daviston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population199
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$31,570
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$830

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$119,969
Housing Units88
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,290/100K
Property3,367/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,834/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation726 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Daviston was founded in 1887.
The median home in Daviston was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.