Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County), AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Jefferson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,449 Population 371/sq mi density
$84,120 Median Income $39,398 per capita
$190,400 Home Value $263,471 Zillow
$1,022 Median Rent 45.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,120 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County), AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,120
12% above
$39,398 per capita
Home Value
$190,400
32% below
Zillow: $263,471
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
12% below
45.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
68%
Rent
88%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) residents earn a median household income of $84,120 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,398. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,923 business establishments, including 1,550 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) is $190,400 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,471. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 45.9% 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 1983.

Education

19.0% of adults in Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 57.

Data Overview

People

Population3,449
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,120
Per Capita$39,398
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,400
Rent$1,022
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$263,471
Housing Units1,712
Rent Burden45.9%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,164/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation458 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County) was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 1,550 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 94 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.