Nauvoo, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
233 Population 235/sq mi density
$46,000 Median Income $25,726 per capita
$72,900 Home Value $140,590 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nauvoo, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,000
39% below
$25,726 per capita
Home Value
$72,900
74% below
Zillow: $140,590
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
57.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Nauvoo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nauvoo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
26%
Rent
79%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nauvoo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nauvoo residents earn a median household income of $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,726. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nauvoo is $72,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,590. Median rent is $917/month, with 30.6% 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 1969.

Education

5.0% of adults in Nauvoo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 57.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nauvoo has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population233
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans16.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$25,726
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,900
Rent$917
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$140,590
Housing Units89
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death18,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+57.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute45 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Nauvoo was founded in 1888.
The median home in Nauvoo was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
36.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.