At a Glance
Median Income
$43,828
$17,383 per capita
Home Value
$200,700
Zillow: $281,711
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
18.9% smoking rate
How Munson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Munson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Munson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Munson residents earn a median household income of $43,828 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,383. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Munson is $200,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,711. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
1.8% of adults in Munson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Munson has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population344
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,828
Per Capita$17,383
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A
Home Value$200,700
Rent
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$281,711
Housing Units121
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.4 in/yr
Elevation134 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Munson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.