At a Glance
Median Income
$35,638
$24,575 per capita
Home Value
$153,400
Zillow: $185,341
Median Rent
$581/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
494/100K
4,611/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Midland City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midland City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midland City residents earn a median household income of $35,638 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midland City is $153,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,341. Median rent is $581/month, with 22.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Midland City reports 494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,611/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Midland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midland City has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,803
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,638
Per Capita$24,575
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A
Home Value$153,400
Rent$581
Ownership30.0%
Zillow$185,341
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent494/100K
Property4,611/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault453/100K
Burglary865/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,939/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation370 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Midland City was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.