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Sanford, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
Sanford, AL
At a Glance
How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sanford residents earn a median household income of $28,393 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,636. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.7% 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 Sanford is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,314. Median rent is $679/month, with 38.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Sanford 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
8.2% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.