Median Income
$66,458
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$211,100
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.1%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$898
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
37% lower than US avg
How Semmes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,404
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$42,793
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$30,123M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,100
Rent$898
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$237,548
Health
Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Elevation186 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+92.3%
School Score4.40
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Libraries17
Is Semmes a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Semmes receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Semmes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Semmes is $66,458, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Semmes is $211,100, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Semmes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Semmes has a population of 5,404 with a density of 355 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.5%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 13.7% Black.
Population
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
The median household income in Semmes is $66,458, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,458 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,793 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,187 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,419 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 12,216 |
| County GDP | $30,123M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 776 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 1,491 |
| Manufacturing | 294 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.32% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
The median home value in Semmes is $211,100, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $898 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $237,548.
Home Values
| Census Median | $211,100 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,548 |
| Median List Price | $315,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $315,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $156 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.9% |
| Price Drops | 35.3% |
| Inventory | 17 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $898 |
| 23% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,789 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.32% |
In Semmes, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Semmes vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,656/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
Crime Rates: Semmes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 67 |
Safety Score
Semmes has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 67.1 inches |
| 77% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 186 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 355/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7962°N, 88.2476°W |
| County FIPS | 01097 |