At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$26,256 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $182,497
Median Rent
$550/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
24.3% smoking rate
How Hodges Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hodges's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hodges 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
Hodges residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,256. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hodges is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,497. Median rent is $550/month, with 32.5% 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 1986.
Education
6.7% of adults in Hodges hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hodges has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$26,256
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$1,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$550
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$182,497
Housing Units113
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation804 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hodges was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.