Pickensville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Pickens County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
776 Population 100/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $31,005 per capita
$140,400 Home Value $88,410 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pickensville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$31,005 per capita
Home Value
$140,400
50% below
Zillow: $88,410
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.1%
62% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Pickensville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pickensville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
50%
Rent
72%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pickensville 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

Pickensville residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,005. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pickensville is $140,400 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,410. Median rent is $842/month, with 35.6% 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 1985.

Education

9.9% of adults in Pickensville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pickensville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population776
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$31,005
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,400
Rent$842
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$88,410
Housing Units431
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity52.1%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation140 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband60.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pickensville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.