At a Glance
Median Income
$81,544
$38,586 per capita
Home Value
$194,900
Zillow: $212,515
Median Rent
$941/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
347/100K
2,446/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Hokes Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hokes Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hokes Bluff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hokes Bluff residents earn a median household income of $81,544 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,586. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Hokes Bluff is $194,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,515. Median rent is $941/month, with 27.0% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Hokes Bluff reports 347 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,446/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Hokes Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hokes Bluff has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,493
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density377/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,544
Per Capita$38,586
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$194,900
Rent$941
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$212,515
Housing Units1,987
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent347/100K
Property2,446/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation580 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Hokes Bluff was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.