At a Glance
Median Income
$41,458
$24,137 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $144,760
Median Rent
$850/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
2,634/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gordon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gordon residents earn a median household income of $41,458 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,137. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordon is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,760. Median rent is $850/month, with 45.0% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Gordon reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,634/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordon has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,458
Per Capita$24,137
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$8,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$850
Ownership53.5%
Zillow$144,760
Housing Units216
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent231/100K
Property2,634/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,251/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gordon was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
44.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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