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Memphis, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Noxubee County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
27 Population 69/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $17,589 per capita
$57,900 Home Value $88,410 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
416 Violent Crime/100K 1,789 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$57,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Memphis, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$17,589 per capita
Home Value
$57,900
79% below
Zillow: $88,410
Violent Crime
416/100K
10% above
1,789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
9% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
60.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
62% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Memphis Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Memphis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
3%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
484%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Memphis a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Memphis residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 60.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Memphis is $57,900 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,410. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Memphis reports 416 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,789/100K.

Education

30.8% of adults in Memphis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Memphis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population27
Median Age23.8 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$17,589
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.0%
County GDP$346M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

F
Home Value$57,900
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$88,410
Housing Units17
Rent Burden34.9%

Crime

F
Violent416/100K
Property1,789/100K

Health

Obesity52.1%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation172 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 26% / D 73%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Memphis was built in 1979.
41.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.