At a Glance
Median Income
$35,331
$17,504 per capita
Home Value
$79,900
Zillow: $57,317
Median Rent
$876/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
23.6% smoking rate
How Prichard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prichard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prichard a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prichard residents earn a median household income of $35,331 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,504. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prichard is $79,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,317. Median rent is $876/month, with 36.8% 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 1967.
Education
9.4% of adults in Prichard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prichard has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population19,121
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density753/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,331
Per Capita$17,504
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$30,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,900
Rent$876
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$57,317
Housing Units8,827
Rent Burden36.8%
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes22.7%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death12,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation45 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Prichard was founded in 1925.
The median home in Prichard was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mobile Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 776 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.