Nectar, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
474 Population 262/sq mi density
$46,000 Median Income $21,176 per capita
$156,900 Home Value $207,046 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,900 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Nectar, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,000
39% below
$21,176 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
44% below
Zillow: $207,046
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Nectar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
56%
Rent
92%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nectar a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nectar residents earn a median household income of $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,176. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nectar is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,046. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 37.3% 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 1984.

Education

3.8% of adults in Nectar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nectar has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population474
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$21,176
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent$1,075
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$207,046
Housing Units181
Rent Burden37.3%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation545 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute36 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Nectar was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.