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Gordonville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lowndes County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
311 Population 56/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $17,839 per capita
$61,000 Home Value $130,373 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
610 Violent Crime/100K 4,273 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
610 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordonville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$17,839 per capita
Home Value
$61,000
78% below
Zillow: $130,373
Violent Crime
610/100K
61% above
4,273/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
59.0%
84% above
30.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Gordonville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gordonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordonville 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

Gordonville residents earn a median household income of $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,839. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordonville is $61,000 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,373. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Gordonville reports 610 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,273/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in Gordonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordonville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$17,839
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,283

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,000
Rent
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$130,373
Housing Units89
Rent Burden37.8%

Crime

F
Violent610/100K
Property4,273/100K

Health

Obesity59.0%
Diabetes26.5%
Smoking30.8%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death19,891/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation218 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 68%
Commute41 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Gordonville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.