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Phenix City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Russell County County
Phenix City, AL
At a Glance
How Phenix City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phenix City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Phenix City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Phenix City residents earn a median household income of $49,715 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,523. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phenix City is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,918. Median rent is $926/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Phenix City reports 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,818/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Phenix City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phenix City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.