Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Pickensville is a small town in Alabama with a population of 776. Residents earn $46,667 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pickensville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pickensville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pickensville is $46,667, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Pickensville is $140,400, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Pickensville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,667 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,005 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,740 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 398 |
| County GDP | $569M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 25 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,300 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $140,400 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.6% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,300 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 52.1% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.0% |
| Heart Disease | 8.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 48.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.1% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.7% |
| Premature Death | 13,197/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 16.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2358°N, 88.2894°W |
| County FIPS | 01107 |
Winner: Republican by 23.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.9% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 25 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |