At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$29,328 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $198,759
Median Rent
$550/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
24.0% smoking rate
How Paden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paden residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,328. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 481 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paden is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,759. Median rent is $550/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.0% of adults in Paden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$29,328
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$767M
Avg Weekly Wage$896
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$550
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$198,759
Housing Units70
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation441 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Paden was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.