At a Glance
Median Income
$27,266
$19,642 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
376/100K
3,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
31.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
31.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Huntsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Huntsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Huntsville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Huntsville residents earn a median household income of $27,266 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,642. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Huntsville reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,353/100K.
Education
10.2% of adults in Huntsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Huntsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,632
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,266
Per Capita$19,642
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty31.6%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$799
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership32.9%
Zillow$155,261
Housing Units859
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent376/100K
Property3,353/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking31.2%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death13,103/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,420 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed182 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 182 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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