Faunsdale, AL — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $79,773

6% higher than US avg

Home Value $107,500

62% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.1%

73% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.8%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population180

Median Age20.8 yrs

Density643/mi²

Male / Female36% / 64%

Largest GroupWhite 81%

Veterans81.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$79,773

Per Capita$23,191

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$1,108M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$107,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units39

Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity42.8%

Uninsured13.2%

Smoking23.1%

Depression27.6%

Heart Disease7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain54.9 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation234 ft (71 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.1%

High School+71.4%

Graduate+5.6%

School Score4.28

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%

Commute22 min

Broadband38.0%

Libraries2

Is Faunsdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Faunsdale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Faunsdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Faunsdale is $79,773, 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 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Faunsdale is $107,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x 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%. 71.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Faunsdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Faunsdale has a population of 180 with a density of 643 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 20.8 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 63.9% female and 36.1% male. The city is predominantly White (80.6%), with 19.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 81.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 94.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

180

Total Population

643

People / sq mi

20.8yrs

Median Age

47% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.1%

Female 63.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Faunsdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Faunsdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Faunsdale is $79,773, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,191 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,027, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Faunsdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$79,773
	6% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$23,191
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,027
IRS Avg AGI	$56,967

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	568
County GDP	$1,108M

Business (County)

Restaurants	37
Healthcare	52
Retail	98
Manufacturing	15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,588
	55% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.5 min
Drive Alone	97.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Faunsdale is $107,500, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 39 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1955. The average annual property tax is $1,588 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$107,500
	62% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	65.8%
Renter-Occupied	34.2%
Housing Units	39
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,588
	55% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.48%

In Faunsdale, 42.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.9% of residents, above the national average. 45.1% have high blood pressure. 23.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.8% report binge drinking. 35.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.5% experience frequent mental distress. 13.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,374. The dentist ratio is 1:3,749. 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Faunsdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.8%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart Disease	7.9%
High Blood Pressure	45.1%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	11.1%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.1%
	65% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.8%
Physical Inactivity	35.1%
Depression	27.6%
Mental Distress	21.5%
Physical Distress	17.7%
Short Sleep	43.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	94.9%
Uninsured	13.2%
	53% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,374
Dentists	1:3,749
Mental Health	1:2,336
Checkup Rate	77.6%
Dental Visits	44.6%
Premature Death	14,679/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.2/10
Exercise Access	47.6%
Healthcare Facilities	52

Faunsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 234 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	64.1°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	54.9 inches
	44% above US avg
Snowfall	0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	234 ft (71 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	643/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4576°N, 87.5938°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marengo County County
County FIPS	01091

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	5.2 in
March	56°F (14°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	63°F (17°C)	5.0 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in
June	78°F (26°C)	3.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.9 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	55°F (13°C)	4.0 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.3 in

Faunsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F — from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (2.9").

Faunsdale is located in Marengo County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51.6% of the vote, a 3.8-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 52 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 97.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%

D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 3.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.1%
	73% below US avg
High School+	71.4%
Graduate Degree+	5.6%
School Test Score	4.28

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	643/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi
County	Marengo County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	38.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	52
Restaurants	37
Retail Stores	98

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.5 min
Drive Alone	97.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Faunsdale

What is the population of Faunsdale?

Faunsdale has a population of 180 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 643 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 63.9% female and 36.1% male.

Is Faunsdale expensive to live in?

Faunsdale is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $79,773, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $107,500 (62% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Faunsdale?

Faunsdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Faunsdale?

The job market in Faunsdale is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,027. There are 568 business establishments in the area, including 37 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Faunsdale?

The median home value in Faunsdale is $107,500. The average annual property tax is $1,588.

How are the schools in Faunsdale?

Schools in Faunsdale have an average test score of 4.3 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 9.1% of adults in Faunsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Faunsdale?

The obesity rate in Faunsdale is 42.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 23.1% of adults are smokers. 35.1% are physically inactive. 27.6% of residents report depression. 13.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,374.

What is transportation like in Faunsdale?

The average commute in Faunsdale is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 97.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Faunsdale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Faunsdale is 80.6% White, 19.4% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 81.0% of the population are military veterans. 10.3% of residents have a disability. 94.9% have health insurance coverage.

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