Killen, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
1,431 Population
$61,422 Median Income
$162,800 Home Value
$954 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
101 Violent Crime / 100K
37.9 yrs Median Age
16.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population1,431
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density705/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 92.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$61,422
Per Capita Income$27,802
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate3.4%
County GDP$3,929M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$162,800
Zillow Value$260,128
Median Rent$954
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$936

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Depression24.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime101/100K
Property Crime3,749/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft202.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul41° / 79°
Rain58 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.40
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Work From Home4.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Killen Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,422
Home Value$162,800
Median Rent$954
Poverty Rate3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime101.3 /100K
Avg Temperature60.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,431
Population Density705 per sq mi
Median Age37.9 years
Male58.6%
Female41.4%
Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92% Black 4.9% Hispanic 1% Other 2.1%
White92.0%
Black or African American4.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.1%

Language

English Only98.9%
Spanish Speakers1.1%
English 98.9% Spanish 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.1%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,422
Per Capita Income$27,802
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$899
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$73,087

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate3.4%
Total Establishments (County)2,558
County GDP$3,929M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation199
Healthcare Facilities245
Retail Stores371
Manufacturing83
Total Establishments2,558

Industry Mix

Restaurants 199 Healthcare 245 Retail 371 Manufacturing 83

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$73,087
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,296

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.5 min
Work From Home4.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,800
Zillow Home Value Index$260,128

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.6%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$954

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedroom$936
3 Bedroom$1,206
4 Bedroom$1,381

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,296
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.41%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup77.2%
Premature Death Rate9,937 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access52.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)245
Restaurants (County)199

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime101.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault101.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,748.7 /100K
Burglary405.3 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,140.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft202.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8

Temperature

41°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Land Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density705 per sq mi
Latitude34.8610°
Longitude-87.5293°
County FIPS01077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23.8%

Republican +51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
High School+89.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.40

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density705 per sq mi
Land Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8

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