Gu-Win, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Fayette County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 67/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $23,025 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $149,567 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gu-Win, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$23,025 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
42% below
Zillow: $149,567
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Gu-Win Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
58%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gu-Win a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gu-Win residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,025. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gu-Win is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,567. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

10.0% of adults in Gu-Win hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gu-Win has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$23,025
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$149,567
Housing Units61
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain64.1 in/yr
Elevation520 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gu-Win was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.