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Red Bay, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Itawamba County County
Red Bay, AL
At a Glance
How Red Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Red Bay a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Red Bay residents earn a median household income of $35,587 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,853. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Bay is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,645. Median rent is $565/month, with 23.8% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Red Bay reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,050/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Red Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Bay has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.