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Prichard, AL
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Prichard, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Prichard a Good Place to Live?
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 4.8% (33% 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 $53,169. 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.
Safety & Crime
Prichard reports 1,410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,939/100K. The murder rate is 17.9/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.