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Locust Fork, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
Locust Fork, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Locust Fork a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $222,634. 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.
Safety & Crime
Locust Fork reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,104/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.