At a Glance
Median Income
$52,796
$16,871 per capita
Violent Crime
695/100K
6,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
27.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Redwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redwood a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redwood residents earn a median household income of $52,796 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Redwood reports 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,492/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Redwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
27.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,796
Per Capita$16,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$142,109
Housing Units77
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent695/100K
Property6,492/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease3.2%
Premature Death14,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+27.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Redwood was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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