At a Glance
Median Income
$38,802
$26,519 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
Zillow: $187,708
Violent Crime
704/100K
5,752/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Reeltown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reeltown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reeltown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reeltown residents earn a median household income of $38,802 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,519. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reeltown is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,708. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Reeltown reports 704 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,752/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Reeltown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reeltown has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,802
Per Capita$26,519
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$765M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$187,708
Housing Units323
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent704/100K
Property5,752/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation498 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Reeltown was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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