Reform, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Pickens County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,636 Population 204/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $20,933 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $128,491 Zillow
$414 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 1,456 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $414/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Reform, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,958
55% below
$20,933 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
67% below
Zillow: $128,491
Median Rent
$414/mo
64% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
1,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.5%
57% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Reform Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Reform's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
33%
Rent
36%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Reform 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

Reform residents earn a median household income of $33,958 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,933. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Reform is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,491. Median rent is $414/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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Reform reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,456/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Reform hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Reform has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,636
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,958
Per Capita$20,933
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$569M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$414
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$128,491
Housing Units853
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property1,456/100K

Health

Obesity50.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation234 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Reform was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.