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Fruitdale, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
56 Population 13/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
905 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
905 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fruitdale, AL

At a Glance

Violent Crime
905/100K
138% above
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
19% above
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Fruitdale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
238%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fruitdale a Good Place to Live?

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

Safety & Crime

Fruitdale reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,085/100K.

Education

40.0% of adults in Fruitdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fruitdale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population56
Median Age70.2 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,227
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$169,052
Housing Units48
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent905/100K
Property4,085/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation247 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fruitdale was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.