At a Glance
Median Income
$52,949
$31,971 per capita
Home Value
$175,700
Zillow: $217,015
Median Rent
$792/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
1,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.8% smoking rate
How Scottsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scottsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scottsboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scottsboro residents earn a median household income of $52,949 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,971. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scottsboro is $175,700 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,015. Median rent is $792/month, with 27.8% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Scottsboro reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,848/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Scottsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Scottsboro has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,641
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,949
Per Capita$31,971
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,700
Rent$792
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$217,015
Housing Units6,996
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property1,848/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation600 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Scottsboro was founded in 1870.
The median home in Scottsboro was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.