Alabama
Glenwood is a small town in Alabama with a population of 180. Residents earn $40,114 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Glenwood receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Glenwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Glenwood is $40,114, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Glenwood is $40,000, 86% 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 1x 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%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Glenwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 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 | $40,114 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,942 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $928 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,628 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 300 |
| County GDP | $606M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $40,000 |
| 86% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $766 |
| 34% 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 | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,952/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 14.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.6 inches |
| 44% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6713°N, 86.1737°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01041 |
Winner: Republican by 54.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |