Geiger, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Kemper County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
271 Population 285/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $18,340 per capita
$54,500 Home Value $88,410 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Geiger, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,583
47% below
$18,340 per capita
Home Value
$54,500
81% below
Zillow: $88,410
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.4%
63% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Geiger Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Geiger a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Geiger residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,340. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Geiger is $54,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,410. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

24.4% of adults in Geiger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Geiger has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population271
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$18,340
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$359M
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,500
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$88,410
Housing Units115
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity52.4%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,438/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Geiger was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.