At a Glance
Median Income
$37,153
$19,263 per capita
Home Value
$184,900
Zillow: $216,352
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,466/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Egypt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Egypt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Egypt a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Egypt residents earn a median household income of $37,153 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,263. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Egypt is $184,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,352. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Egypt reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,466/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Egypt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Egypt 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
Population1,039
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,153
Per Capita$19,263
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
B+
Home Value$184,900
Rent
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$216,352
Housing Units478
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,466/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,074 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute45 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Egypt was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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