At a Glance
Median Income
$68,510
$20,956 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $150,566
Violent Crime
404/100K
4,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Pettus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pettus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pettus a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pettus residents earn a median household income of $68,510 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,956. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pettus is $140,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,566. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Pettus reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,065/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Pettus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pettus has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,510
Per Capita$20,956
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$150,566
Housing Units193
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent404/100K
Property4,065/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband58.6%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Pettus was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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