Reece City, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Reece City is a small town in Alabama with a population of 795. Residents earn $73,472 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
795 Population 223/sq mi density
$73,472 Median Income $29,669 per capita
$155,100 Home Value
$1,083 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,472 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $1,083/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,472
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,100
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Reece City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population795
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,472
Per Capita$29,669
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$4,026M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.3%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute48 min
Broadband86.1%
Libraries11

Is Reece City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Reece City receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Reece City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Reece City is $73,472, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Reece City is $155,100, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Reece City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Reece City has a population of 795 with a density of 223 people per square mile. The median age is 50.7 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

795
Total Population
223
People / sq mi
50.7yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Reece City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Reece City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Reece City is $73,472, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Reece City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,472
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,669
Avg Weekly Wage$895
IRS Avg AGI$59,134

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,439
County GDP$4,026M

Business (County)

Restaurants204
Healthcare294
Retail368
Manufacturing91

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,980
43% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.0 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Reece City is $155,100, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,100
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,980
43% below US avg
Effective Rate1.28%
In Reece City, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 29.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Reece City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure38.0%
Asthma9.7%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death14,706/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities294

Crime Rates: Reece City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Reece City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.8 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation665 ft (203 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density223/sq mi
Coordinates34.0772°N, 86.0345°W
County FIPS01055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.7-point margin. 86.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 21.8%

Winner: Republican by 55.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.0%
26% below US avg
High School+90.3%
School Test Score4.40
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density223/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.1%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants204
Retail Stores368

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.0 min
Drive Alone83.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.0%

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