At a Glance
Median Income
$68,510
$20,956 per capita
Home Value
$140,600
Zillow: $146,681
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 7.7% (114% 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 $146,681. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
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 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,510
Per Capita$20,956
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,101M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,600
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$146,681
Housing Units193
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
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.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.