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Flomaton, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,675 Population 329/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $20,302 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $138,013 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,055 Violent Crime/100K 4,360 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,055 violent crimes/100K (178% 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: $138,013
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,055/100K
178% above
4,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
37.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

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
114%
Crime
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flomaton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 4.1% (14% 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 $138,013. 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 1,055 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,360/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,675
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density329/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$20,302
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty37.6%
County GDP$1,686M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$697
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$138,013
Housing Units770
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent1,055/100K
Property4,360/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault844/100K
Burglary774/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain65.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.