At a Glance
Median Income
$67,863
$35,070 per capita
Home Value
$192,200
Zillow: $240,662
Median Rent
$751/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
124/100K
2,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Hartselle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hartselle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hartselle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hartselle residents earn a median household income of $67,863 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,070. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hartselle is $192,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,662. Median rent is $751/month, with 27.9% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Hartselle reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Hartselle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hartselle has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population15,586
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,863
Per Capita$35,070
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$8,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$751
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$240,662
Housing Units6,611
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent124/100K
Property2,280/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary227/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation672 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hartselle was founded in 1870.
The median home in Hartselle was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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