At a Glance
Median Income
$36,453
$25,536 per capita
Home Value
$213,700
Zillow: $307,418
Median Rent
$536/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.3% smoking rate
How Flora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flora a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flora residents earn a median household income of $36,453 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,536. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flora is $213,700 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,418. Median rent is $536/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.8% of adults in Flora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flora has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,399
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,453
Per Capita$25,536
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$1,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
B
Home Value$213,700
Rent$536
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$307,418
Housing Units1,131
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,590/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation244 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score3.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Flora was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.