Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Loachapoka is a small town in Alabama with a population of 218. Residents earn $47,250 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Loachapoka receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Loachapoka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Loachapoka is $47,250, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Loachapoka is $183,000, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Loachapoka enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,250 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,027 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,658 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,362 |
| County GDP | $9,275M |
| Restaurants | 421 |
| Healthcare | 307 |
| Retail | 535 |
| Manufacturing | 141 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 58.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $183,000 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,894/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6079°N, 85.5985°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 01081 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 307 |
| Restaurants | 421 |
| Retail Stores | 535 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 58.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |