Providence, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 58/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $39,131 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $147,878 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Providence, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$39,131 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $147,878
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Providence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
53%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Providence a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Providence residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Providence is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,878. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

5.0% of adults in Providence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Providence has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population101
Median Age65.9 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$39,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$147,878
Housing Units92
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation98 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Providence was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.