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Penton, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
Penton, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Penton a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Penton reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,156/100K.
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.