At a Glance
Median Income
$73,472
$29,669 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
Zillow: $110,733
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.2% smoking rate
How Reece City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reece City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reece City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reece City residents earn a median household income of $73,472 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,669. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reece City is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,733. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 27.5% 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 1979.
Education
25.0% of adults in Reece City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reece City has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population795
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,472
Per Capita$29,669
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$1,083
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$110,733
Housing Units355
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation665 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute48 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Reece City was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.