At a Glance
Median Income
$35,769
$20,174 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $192,538
Median Rent
$407/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
24.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
17.5% smoking rate
How Hobson City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hobson City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hobson City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hobson City residents earn a median household income of $35,769 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,174. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hobson City is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,538. Median rent is $407/month, with 29.2% 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 1973.
Education
11.5% of adults in Hobson City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hobson City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population962
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,769
Per Capita$20,174
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty24.9%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$407
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$192,538
Housing Units433
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation748 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hobson City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.