At a Glance
Median Income
$43,145
$23,092 per capita
Home Value
$118,300
Zillow: $197,985
Median Rent
$666/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
2,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Falkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Falkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falkville 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
Falkville residents earn a median household income of $43,145 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,092. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Falkville is $118,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,985. Median rent is $666/month, with 22.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Falkville reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,280/100K.
Education
6.4% of adults in Falkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Falkville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,464
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,145
Per Capita$23,092
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$8,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,300
Rent$666
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$197,985
Housing Units519
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property2,280/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation598 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute21 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Falkville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.