At a Glance
Median Income
$62,768
$28,237 per capita
Home Value
$199,400
Zillow: $187,064
Median Rent
$391/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,459/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Geraldine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Geraldine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Geraldine 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
Geraldine residents earn a median household income of $62,768 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,237. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Geraldine is $199,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,064. Median rent is $391/month, with 30.0% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Geraldine reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,459/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Geraldine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Geraldine has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,340
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,768
Per Capita$28,237
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,400
Rent$391
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$187,064
Housing Units453
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,459/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,144 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Geraldine was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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