Our Town, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Tallapoosa County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
596 Population 50/sq mi density
$63,333 Median Income $39,006 per capita
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Our Town, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,333
16% below
$39,006 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Our Town Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Our Town a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Our Town residents earn a median household income of $63,333 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,006. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Education

13.2% of adults in Our Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Our Town has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population596
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,333
Per Capita$39,006
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$1,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$201,555
Housing Units453
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,183/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Our Town was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.