At a Glance
Median Income
$25,769
$18,710 per capita
Home Value
$49,900
Zillow: $126,808
Median Rent
$1,033/mo
40.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,758/100K
3,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
66.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
26.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.9% smoking rate
How Parrish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parrish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parrish a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parrish residents earn a median household income of $25,769 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,710. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parrish is $49,900 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,808. Median rent is $1,033/month, with 40.9% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Parrish reports 1,758 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 363% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,309/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Parrish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
66.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parrish has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,093
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$25,769
Per Capita$18,710
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty26.2%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,900
Rent$1,033
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$126,808
Housing Units577
Rent Burden40.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,758/100K
Property3,309/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain64.8 in/yr
Elevation398 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+66.4%
Graduate+0.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Parrish was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.