North Courtland, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lawrence County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 614/sq mi density
$37,250 Median Income $24,153 per capita
$62,100 Home Value $114,300 Zillow
$344 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$37,250 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,100 home value, $344/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

North Courtland, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,250
50% below
$24,153 per capita
Home Value
$62,100
78% below
Zillow: $114,300
Median Rent
$344/mo
70% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
406/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
49% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How North Courtland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
22%
Rent
30%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Courtland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Courtland residents earn a median household income of $37,250 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,153. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Courtland is $62,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,300. Median rent is $344/month, with 30.0% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

North Courtland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 406/100K.

Education

4.7% of adults in North Courtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Courtland has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,250
Per Capita$24,153
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$865M
Avg Weekly Wage$992

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,100
Rent$344
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$114,300
Housing Units323
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property406/100K

Health

Obesity47.8%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,633/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
Elevation570 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband54.4%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North Courtland was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.