At a Glance
Median Income
$31,107
$15,634 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $120,375
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
29.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.6%
25.8% smoking rate
How Pickens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pickens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pickens a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pickens residents earn a median household income of $31,107 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,634. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pickens is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,375. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
16.7% of adults in Pickens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pickens has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,235
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,107
Per Capita$15,634
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty29.2%
County GDP$897M
Avg Weekly Wage$755
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$120,375
Housing Units513
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity54.6%
Diabetes23.5%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death14,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute43 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pickens was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.