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River Falls, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
River Falls, AL
At a Glance
How River Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is River Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
River Falls residents earn a median household income of $33,281 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,536. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Falls is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,314. Median rent is $761/month, with 31.1% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
River Falls reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.
Education
8.8% of adults in River Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Falls has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.