Hobson, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Washington County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
156 Population 53/sq mi density
$195,500 Home Value $169,052 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Hobson, AL

At a Glance

Home Value
$195,500
31% below
Zillow: $169,052
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.5%
442% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Hobson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
69%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
542%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hobson a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hobson is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,052. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

9.5% of adults in Hobson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hobson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population156
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$58,021
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,301M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670

Housing

Home Value$195,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$169,052
Housing Units64
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,864/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation105 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hobson was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.