At a Glance
Median Income
$46,000
$21,176 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $207,046
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
18.8% smoking rate
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)
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.