Fruithurst, AL — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $55,417

26% lower than US avg

Home Value $94,500

66% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.8%

53% lower than US avg

Median Rent $766

34% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.6%

20% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.3%

92% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.9%

20% lower than US avg

How Fruithurst Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population528

Median Age34.8 yrs

Density528/mi²

Male / Female37% / 63%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$55,417

Per Capita$22,924

Unemployment0.3%

Poverty9.9%

County GDP$464M

Commute40 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$94,500

Rent$766

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units169

Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.6%

Uninsured11.8%

Smoking21.3%

Depression28.6%

Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain53.5 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation1,069 ft (326 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.8%

High School+85.7%

Graduate+1.1%

School Score5.19

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%

Commute40 min

Broadband69.8%

Libraries3

Is Fruithurst a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fruithurst receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Fruithurst offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fruithurst is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fruithurst is $94,500, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Fruithurst enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fruithurst has a population of 528 with a density of 528 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 34.8 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 63.4% female and 36.6% male. The city is predominantly White (93.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 3.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 31.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 77.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

528

Total Population

528

People / sq mi

34.8yrs

Median Age

11% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.6%

Female 63.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Fruithurst vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	95.4%
	22% above US avg
Spanish	4.6%
	66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fruithurst vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fruithurst is $55,417, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,924 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,054, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 289 business establishments, including 10 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Fruithurst vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,417
	26% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,924
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,054
IRS Avg AGI	$62,918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.3%
	92% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.9%
	20% below US avg
Establishments (County)	289
County GDP	$464M

Business (County)

Restaurants	10
Healthcare	12
Retail	46
Manufacturing	12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,005
	43% below US avg
Cost of Living	88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	39.7 min
Drive Alone	86.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fruithurst is $94,500, 66% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $766 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 169 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1979. The average annual property tax is $2,005 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 20.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$94,500
	66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$766
	34% below US avg
Rent Burden	20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$716
1 Bedroom	$772
2 Bedrooms	$936
3 Bedrooms	$1,206
4 Bedrooms	$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	73.4%
Renter-Occupied	26.6%
Housing Units	169
Median Year Built	1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,005
	43% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.12%

In Fruithurst, 38.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.7% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 38.5% have high blood pressure. 21.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.0% report binge drinking. 32.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 28.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.4% experience frequent mental distress. 11.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,776. 42.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Fruithurst vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.6%
	20% above US avg
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart Disease	7.2%
High Blood Pressure	38.5%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	9.7%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.3%
	52% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.0%
Physical Inactivity	32.1%
Depression	28.6%
Mental Distress	21.4%
Physical Distress	16.2%
Short Sleep	39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	77.7%
Uninsured	11.8%
	37% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,776
Mental Health	1:2,234
Checkup Rate	75.9%
Dental Visits	44.8%
Premature Death	12,586/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	42.4%
Healthcare Facilities	12

Fruithurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 1,069 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.3°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	43°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	53.5 inches
	41% above US avg
Snowfall	0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,069 ft (326 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	528/sq mi
Coordinates	33.7295°N, 85.4312°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Cleburne County County
County FIPS	01029

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	43°F (6°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in
March	52°F (11°C)	6.6 in	Wettest
April	59°F (15°C)	5.3 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	4.3 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	51°F (11°C)	4.2 in
December	44°F (6°C)	5.1 in

Fruithurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F — from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.3").

Fruithurst is located in Cleburne County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 91.5% of the vote, a 83.6-point margin. 69.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 12 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 91.5%

D 7.9%

Winner: Republican by 83.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.8%
	53% below US avg
High School+	85.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.1%
School Test Score	5.19

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	528/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi
County	Cleburne County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	69.8%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	12
Restaurants	10
Retail Stores	46

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	39.7 min
Drive Alone	86.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Fruithurst

What is the population of Fruithurst?

Fruithurst has a population of 528 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 528 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 63.4% female and 36.6% male.

Is Fruithurst expensive to live in?

Fruithurst is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $55,417, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $94,500 (66% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $766 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fruithurst?

Fruithurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Fruithurst?

The job market in Fruithurst is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,054. There are 289 business establishments in the area, including 10 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 40 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fruithurst?

The median home value in Fruithurst is $94,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $766. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The average annual property tax is $2,005.

How are the schools in Fruithurst?

Schools in Fruithurst score 5.2 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 15.8% of adults in Fruithurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Fruithurst?

The obesity rate in Fruithurst is 38.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.3% of adults are smokers. 32.1% are physically inactive. 28.6% of residents report depression. 11.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 42.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,776.

What is transportation like in Fruithurst?

The average commute in Fruithurst is 40 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fruithurst?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fruithurst is 93.8% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.6% speak Spanish. 3.2% of the population are military veterans. 31.0% of residents have a disability. 77.7% have health insurance coverage.

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