At a Glance
Median Income
$39,125
$23,135 per capita
Home Value
$77,300
Zillow: $190,356
Median Rent
$758/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
4,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Munford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Munford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Munford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Munford residents earn a median household income of $39,125 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,135. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Munford is $77,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,356. Median rent is $758/month, with 51.0% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Munford reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,904/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Munford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Munford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,694
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,125
Per Capita$23,135
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,300
Rent$758
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$190,356
Housing Units781
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property4,904/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Munford was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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