At a Glance
Violent Crime
905/100K
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
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)
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.