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Goodwater, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
Goodwater, AL
At a Glance
How Goodwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Goodwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Goodwater residents earn a median household income of $36,938 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,472. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodwater is $81,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,897. Median rent is $607/month, with 36.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Goodwater reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,810/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Goodwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodwater has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.