At a Glance
Median Income
$42,045
$27,529 per capita
Home Value
$169,600
Zillow: $231,210
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
48.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
19.6% smoking rate
How Locust Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Locust Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Locust Fork a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Locust Fork residents earn a median household income of $42,045 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,529. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Locust Fork is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,210. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 48.2% 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 1995.
Education
11.4% of adults in Locust Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Locust Fork has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,312
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,045
Per Capita$27,529
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A
Home Value$169,600
Rent$1,054
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$231,210
Housing Units536
Rent Burden48.2%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation538 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Locust Fork was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.