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Forkland, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
716 Population 205/sq mi density
$29,200 Median Income $20,773 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $118,032 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
670 Violent Crime/100K 3,952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,200 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
670 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Forkland, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,200
61% below
$20,773 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
80% below
Zillow: $118,032
Violent Crime
670/100K
76% above
3,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.0%
65% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Forkland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
39%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
176%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forkland 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

Forkland residents earn a median household income of $29,200 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,773. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forkland is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,032. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Forkland reports 670 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,952/100K.

Education

19.6% of adults in Forkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forkland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population716
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,200
Per Capita$20,773
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$828

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$118,032
Housing Units379
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent670/100K
Property3,952/100K

Health

Obesity53.0%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,287/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation140 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score2.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Forkland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
43.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.