At a Glance
Median Income
$36,389
$23,615 per capita
Home Value
$76,200
Zillow: $110,312
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
19.3% smoking rate
How Ethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ethel 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
Ethel residents earn a median household income of $36,389 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,615. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ethel is $76,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,312. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.9% of adults in Ethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ethel has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,389
Per Capita$23,615
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$641M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,200
Rent
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$110,312
Housing Units146
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,490/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation437 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ethel was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.