Median Income $65,000

14% lower than US avg

Home Value $77,500

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 15.9%

53% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.7%

30% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.1%

27% lower than US avg

How Petrey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population66

Median Age50.4 yrs

Density90/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 92%

Veterans63.0%

Economy

Median Income$65,000

Per Capita$42,835

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty9.1%

County GDP$606M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$77,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units30

Health

Obesity41.7%

Uninsured12.8%

Smoking22.1%

Depression28.4%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days308/yr

Elevation362 ft (110 m)

Education

Bachelor's+15.9%

High School+96.8%

Graduate+25.6%

School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute25 min

Broadband32.0%

Libraries2

Is Petrey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petrey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Petrey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petrey is $65,000, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petrey is $77,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Petrey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Petrey has a population of 66 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

50.4yrs

Median Age

30% above US avg

0.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%

Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Petrey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	97.8%
	25% above US avg
Spanish	2.2%
	84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Petrey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petrey is $65,000, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Petrey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,000
	14% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$42,835
Avg Weekly Wage	$928
IRS Avg AGI	$52,628

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.1%
	27% below US avg
Establishments (County)	300
County GDP	$606M

Business (County)

Restaurants	16
Healthcare	15
Retail	36
Manufacturing	6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,500
	57% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.0 min
Drive Alone	47.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Petrey is $77,500, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$77,500
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$716
1 Bedroom	$772
2 Bedrooms	$936
3 Bedrooms	$1,206
4 Bedrooms	$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	65.6%
Housing Units	30
Median Year Built	1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,500
	57% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.94%

In Petrey, 41.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.8% of residents lack health insurance. 22.1% are current smokers. 28.4% report depression. 33.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Petrey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.7%
	30% above US avg
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	41.7%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	10.1%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	22.1%
	58% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.5%
Physical Inactivity	33.5%
Depression	28.4%
Mental Distress	22.4%
Physical Distress	17.1%
Short Sleep	38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	12.8%
	49% above US avg
Checkup Rate	77.9%
Dental Visits	55.7%
Premature Death	13,952/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.5/10
Exercise Access	14.8%
Healthcare Facilities	15

Petrey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	62.2°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	362 ft (110 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density	90/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8522°N, 86.2040°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	01041

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.7-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.2%

D 22.5%

Winner: Republican by 54.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	15.9%
	53% below US avg
High School+	96.8%
Graduate Degree+	25.6%
School Test Score	4.40

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	90/sq mi
Total Area	0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	32.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	15
Restaurants	16
Retail Stores	36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.0 min
Drive Alone	47.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	15.8%

Petrey, AL

How Petrey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Petrey a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Petrey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Petrey vs U.S. Average

Income: Petrey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Petrey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities