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Pennington, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Sumter County County
Pennington, AL
At a Glance
How Pennington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pennington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pennington residents earn a median household income of $28,186 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,677. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennington is $81,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,835. Median rent is $376/month, with 17.3% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Pennington reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,914/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Pennington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennington has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°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.