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Nectar, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
Nectar, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Nectar a Good Place to Live?
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 4.9% (36% 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 $202,923. 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.
Safety & Crime
Nectar reports 584 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,030/100K.
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 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.