At a Glance
Median Income
$90,795
$43,150 per capita
Home Value
$94,000
Zillow: $161,019
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
22.8% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prichard residents earn a median household income of $90,795 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,150. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prichard is $94,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,019. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
17.3% of adults in Prichard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prichard has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population434
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$90,795
Per Capita$43,150
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,000
Rent
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$161,019
Housing Units202
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation583 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute36 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Prichard was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.