Flomaton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,675 Population 329/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $20,302 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $148,114 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 2,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Flomaton, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$20,302 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $148,114
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,105/100K
191% above
2,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
37.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Flomaton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flomaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
35%
Rent
60%
Poverty
303%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
291%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flomaton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flomaton residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,302. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 934 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flomaton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,114. Median rent is $697/month, with 27.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Flomaton reports 1,105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,348/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Flomaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flomaton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,675
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$20,302
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty37.6%
County GDP$1,686M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$697
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$148,114
Housing Units770
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,105/100K
Property2,348/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation98 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Flomaton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.