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Semmes, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
Semmes, AL
At a Glance
How Semmes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Semmes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Semmes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Semmes residents earn a median household income of $66,458 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,793. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Semmes is $211,100 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,548. Median rent is $898/month, with 24.0% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Semmes reports 1,410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 271% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,939/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Semmes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Semmes has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.