Median Income
$43,304
42% lower than US avg
Home Value
$114,300
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$500
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
13% higher than US avg
How Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population700
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,304
Per Capita$28,793
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$1,635M
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent$500
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,760
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation475 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+88.7%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.2%
Libraries2
Is Shoals a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shoals receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Shoals offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shoals is $43,304, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Shoals is $114,300, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Shoals enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Shoals has a population of 700 with a density of 385 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 2% Hispanic.
Population
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
The median household income in Shoals is $43,304, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $43,304 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,793 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,622 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,374 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
| County GDP | $1,635M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,644 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
The median home value in Shoals is $114,300, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $500 (57% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,760.
Home Values
| Census Median | $114,300 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,760 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,644 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
In Shoals, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Shoals vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,011/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
Crime Rates: Shoals vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Shoals has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 50.0 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 13.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 475 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6655°N, 86.7937°W |
| County FIPS | 18101 |