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Samson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
Samson, AL
At a Glance
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)
Is Samson a Good Place to Live?
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 7.4% (106% 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 $140,618. 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.
Safety & Crime
Samson reports 728 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,422/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.