At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$32,503 per capita
Home Value
$174,300
Zillow: $347,251
Median Rent
$850/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,055/100K
3,400/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.3% smoking rate
How Gurley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gurley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gurley 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
Gurley residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,503. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gurley is $174,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,251. Median rent is $850/month, with 32.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Gurley reports 1,055 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,400/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Gurley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gurley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population543
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$32,503
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,300
Rent$850
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$347,251
Housing Units307
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,055/100K
Property3,400/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation628 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Gurley was founded in 1891.
The median home in Gurley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.