At a Glance
Median Income
$48,798
$26,443 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $139,732
Median Rent
$654/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
23.4% smoking rate
How Geneva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geneva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geneva a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Geneva residents earn a median household income of $48,798 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,443. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 605 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geneva is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,732. Median rent is $654/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
17.0% of adults in Geneva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geneva has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,227
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,798
Per Capita$26,443
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$827M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$654
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$139,732
Housing Units2,088
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation132 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Geneva was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.