Killen, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Lauderdale County County
Killen, AL
At a Glance
How Killen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Killen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Killen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Killen residents earn a median household income of $61,422 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,802. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,558 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Killen is $162,800 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,216. Median rent is $954/month, with 23.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
Killen reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,061/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Killen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Killen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.