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Ethelsville, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Ethelsville is a small town in Alabama with a population of 86. Residents earn $68,571 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
86 Population 151/sq mi density
$68,571 Median Income $41,344 per capita
$170,500 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,500 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,571
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $170,500
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Ethelsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population86
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans84.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,571
Per Capita$41,344
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$569M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units30
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain56.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries5

Is Ethelsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ethelsville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ethelsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ethelsville is $68,571, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ethelsville is $170,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Ethelsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Ethelsville has a population of 86 with a density of 151 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%), with 8.1% Black.

Population

86
Total Population
151
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Ethelsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ethelsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ethelsville is $68,571, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Ethelsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,571
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,344
Avg Weekly Wage$977
IRS Avg AGI$51,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)398
County GDP$569M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare25
Retail52
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,300
63% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Ethelsville is $170,500, 40% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$170,500
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%
Housing Units30
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,300
63% below US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
Ethelsville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.6 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.6 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates33.4141°N, 88.2161°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01107
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.3-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.4%
D 38.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score4.40
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density151/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants15
Retail Stores52

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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