Hartselle, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Morgan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
15,586 Population 934/sq mi density
$67,863 Median Income $35,070 per capita
$192,200 Home Value $249,857 Zillow
$751 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
231 Violent Crime/100K 2,742 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$67,863 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,200 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hartselle, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,863
10% below
$35,070 per capita
Home Value
$192,200
32% below
Zillow: $249,857
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
39% below
2,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
68%
Rent
65%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hartselle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 4.4% (22% above 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 $249,857. 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 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,742/100K.

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 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population15,586
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density934/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,863
Per Capita$35,070
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$8,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,200
Rent$751
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$249,857
Housing Units6,611
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent231/100K
Property2,742/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.