At a Glance
Median Income
$81,750
$37,008 per capita
Home Value
$201,300
Zillow: $246,753
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.8% smoking rate
How Sand Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sand Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sand Rock a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sand Rock residents earn a median household income of $81,750 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,008. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sand Rock is $201,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,753. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
19.8% of adults in Sand Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sand Rock has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population815
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,750
Per Capita$37,008
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$201,300
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$246,753
Housing Units341
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation858 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sand Rock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.