At a Glance
Median Income
$31,186
$30,032 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $180,043
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
41.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.8% smoking rate
How Penton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Penton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Penton residents earn a median household income of $31,186 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,032. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 470 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Penton is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,043. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
7.3% of adults in Penton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
41.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,186
Per Capita$30,032
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$830
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$180,043
Housing Units40
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,834/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation765 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+41.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband39.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Penton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
42.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.