At a Glance
Median Income
$39,894
$24,074 per capita
Home Value
$164,500
Zillow: $214,454
Median Rent
$744/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
1,457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Hanceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanceville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanceville residents earn a median household income of $39,894 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,074. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hanceville is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,454. Median rent is $744/month, with 37.9% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Hanceville reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,457/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Hanceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanceville 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 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,255
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,894
Per Capita$24,074
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A
Home Value$164,500
Rent$744
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$214,454
Housing Units1,483
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property1,457/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation544 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanceville was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.