Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Satsuma is a small city in Alabama with a population of 6,784. Residents earn $97,550 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Satsuma receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Satsuma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Satsuma is $97,550, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Satsuma is $199,800, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Satsuma is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,072 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Satsuma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,550 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,739 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,419 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,216 |
| County GDP | $30,123M |
| Restaurants | 776 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 1,491 |
| Manufacturing | 294 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $199,800 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,564 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| Median List Price | $275,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 26.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,224 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,656/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 113.7/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.5/100K |
| Robbery | 16.2/100K |
| Assault | 65.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,072.1/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 243.7/100K |
| Theft | 714.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 113.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 67 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.5 inches |
| 59% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 923/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8579°N, 88.0634°W |
| County FIPS | 01097 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.5% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 923/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 776 |
| Retail Stores | 1,491 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 67 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |