At a Glance
Median Income
$34,844
$22,689 per capita
Home Value
$56,800
Zillow: $60,942
Median Rent
$913/mo
21.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
20.0% smoking rate
How Mulga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mulga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mulga a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mulga residents earn a median household income of $34,844 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,689. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% 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 Mulga is $56,800 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $60,942. Median rent is $913/month, with 21.1% 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 1944.
Education
3.8% of adults in Mulga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mulga 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
Population589
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density662/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,844
Per Capita$22,689
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$65,539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,376
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,800
Rent$913
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$60,942
Housing Units434
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,164/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
AQI57 (Moderate)
Elevation548 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
The median home in Mulga was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.5% 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.