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Hammondville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
330 Population 68/sq mi density
$50,536 Median Income $28,737 per capita
$99,400 Home Value $217,565 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
43 Violent Crime/100K 1,750 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,536 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,400 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hammondville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,536
33% below
$28,737 per capita
Home Value
$99,400
65% below
Zillow: $217,565
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
89% below
1,750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Hammondville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
35%
Rent
70%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hammondville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hammondville residents earn a median household income of $50,536 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,737. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,482 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hammondville is $99,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,565. Median rent is $817/month, with 24.4% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Hammondville reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,750/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Hammondville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hammondville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population330
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,536
Per Capita$28,737
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$3,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,400
Rent$817
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$217,565
Housing Units210
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent43/100K
Property1,750/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,969/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,010 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Hammondville was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.