Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Prattville is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 38,850. Residents earn $79,396 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Prattville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Prattville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prattville is $79,396, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Prattville is $208,500, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Prattville is below the national average at 228 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,586 per 100,000, 83% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Prattville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,396 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,722 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,120 |
| County GDP | $2,251M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,532 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.73% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $208,500 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $260,250 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| Median List Price | $295,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 31 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 11.3% |
| Inventory | 124 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,250 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,850 |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,532 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.73% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,938/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Total Violent | 228.0/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.0/100K |
| Robbery | 92.9/100K |
| Assault | 104.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,585.7/100K |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 638.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,696.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 250.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4490°N, 86.4494°W |
| County FIPS | 01001 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Total Area | 35.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |