At a Glance
Median Income
$67,448
$37,393 per capita
Home Value
$293,500
Zillow: $302,594
Median Rent
$785/mo
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
316/100K
2,483/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.2% smoking rate
How Guntersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Guntersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Guntersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Guntersville residents earn a median household income of $67,448 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,393. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Guntersville is $293,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,594. Median rent is $785/month, with 28.7% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Guntersville reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,483/100K.
Education
33.2% of adults in Guntersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Guntersville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,771
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,448
Per Capita$37,393
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A
Home Value$293,500
Rent$785
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$302,594
Housing Units3,936
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent316/100K
Property2,483/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation617 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Guntersville was founded in 1848.
The median home in Guntersville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.