Alabama
Gilbertown is a small town in Alabama with a population of 772. Residents earn $66,300 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gilbertown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Gilbertown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gilbertown is $66,300, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Gilbertown is $178,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Gilbertown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,300 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,605 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,899 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 354 |
| County GDP | $728M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,146 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.64% |
| Commute Time | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $178,400 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.1% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,146 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.64% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,977/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.1 inches |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8662°N, 88.3075°W |
| County FIPS | 01023 |
Winner: Republican by 23.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 36.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |