At a Glance
Median Income
$31,964
$24,065 per capita
Home Value
$77,700
Zillow: $143,647
Median Rent
$713/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
19.6% smoking rate
How Samson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Samson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Samson 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
Samson residents earn a median household income of $31,964 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,065. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% 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 Samson is $77,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,647. Median rent is $713/month, with 26.8% 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 1968.
Education
7.9% of adults in Samson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Samson has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,477
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,964
Per Capita$24,065
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,700
Rent$713
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$143,647
Housing Units815
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation210 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Samson was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.