At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$26,887 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
Zillow: $199,335
Median Rent
$705/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.4% smoking rate
How Section Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Section's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Section a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Section residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,887. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,192 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Section is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,335. Median rent is $705/month, with 26.2% 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.
Education
17.0% of adults in Section hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Section 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
Population998
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$26,887
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$2,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$705
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$199,335
Housing Units358
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation1,321 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute38 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Section was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.