At a Glance
Median Income
$56,406
$24,148 per capita
Home Value
$169,000
Zillow: $213,474
Median Rent
$882/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,058/100K
11,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douglas residents earn a median household income of $56,406 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,148. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglas is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,474. Median rent is $882/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Douglas reports 1,058 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 11,111/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglas has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,153
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density338/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,406
Per Capita$24,148
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$882
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$213,474
Housing Units327
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,058/100K
Property11,111/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault926/100K
Burglary4,365/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation942 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Douglas was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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