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Pea Ridge, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
808 Population 52/sq mi density
$57,273 Median Income $28,091 per capita
$93,600 Home Value $244,774 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
376 Violent Crime/100K 2,319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,273 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
376 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pea Ridge, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,273
24% below
$28,091 per capita
Home Value
$93,600
67% below
Zillow: $244,774
Violent Crime
376/100K
1% below
2,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Pea Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
99%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pea Ridge 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

Pea Ridge residents earn a median household income of $57,273 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,091. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pea Ridge is $93,600 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,774. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Pea Ridge reports 376 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,319/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Pea Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pea Ridge has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population808
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,273
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,600
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$244,774
Housing Units339
Rent Burden29.1%

Crime

F
Violent376/100K
Property2,319/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation684 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Pea Ridge was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.