At a Glance
Median Income
$71,364
$40,630 per capita
Home Value
$191,000
Zillow: $210,514
Median Rent
$845/mo
12.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
578/100K
4,129/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How Ohatchee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ohatchee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ohatchee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ohatchee residents earn a median household income of $71,364 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,630. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ohatchee is $191,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,514. Median rent is $845/month, with 12.2% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Ohatchee reports 578 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,129/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Ohatchee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ohatchee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,043
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,364
Per Capita$40,630
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,000
Rent$845
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$210,514
Housing Units538
Rent Burden12.2%
Crime
F
Violent578/100K
Property4,129/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation646 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ohatchee was founded in 1956.
The median home in Ohatchee was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.