At a Glance
Median Income
$31,500
$21,887 per capita
Home Value
$99,200
Zillow: $178,217
Median Rent
$642/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.0% smoking rate
How Phil Campbell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phil Campbell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phil Campbell a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phil Campbell residents earn a median household income of $31,500 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,887. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 691 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Phil Campbell is $99,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,217. Median rent is $642/month, with 27.9% 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 1989.
Education
6.4% of adults in Phil Campbell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phil Campbell has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population834
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,500
Per Capita$21,887
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,200
Rent$642
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$178,217
Housing Units465
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Phil Campbell was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.