At a Glance
Median Income
$23,636
$18,454 per capita
Home Value
$70,700
Zillow: $572,044
Median Rent
$598/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
39.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
24.9% smoking rate
How Siloam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Siloam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Siloam a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Siloam residents earn a median household income of $23,636 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,454. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Siloam is $70,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $572,044. Median rent is $598/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.8% of adults in Siloam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Siloam has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,636
Per Capita$18,454
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty39.1%
County GDP$1,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,700
Rent$598
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$572,044
Housing Units159
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,079/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation661 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband50.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Siloam was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.