Hackleburg, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,642 Population 107/sq mi density
$43,854 Median Income $20,853 per capita
$97,300 Home Value $151,674 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
486 Violent Crime/100K 555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,854 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,300 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hackleburg, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,854
42% below
$20,853 per capita
Home Value
$97,300
65% below
Zillow: $151,674
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
28% above
555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Hackleburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
35%
Rent
49%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hackleburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hackleburg residents earn a median household income of $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,853. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 712 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hackleburg is $97,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,674. Median rent is $575/month, with 19.1% 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 1994.

Safety & Crime

Hackleburg reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K.

Education

6.5% of adults in Hackleburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hackleburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,642
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,854
Per Capita$20,853
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,300
Rent$575
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$151,674
Housing Units733
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

F
Violent486/100K
Property555/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation894 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Hackleburg was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.