Silverhill, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Silverhill is a small town in Alabama with a population of 929. Residents earn $61,081 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
929 Population 737/sq mi density
$61,081 Median Income $39,643 per capita
$260,500 Home Value $288,647 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,081 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$260,500 home value, $1,208/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,081
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $260,500
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.1%
23% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,208
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Silverhill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population929
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,081
Per Capita$39,643
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$13,446M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$260,500
Rent$1,208
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$288,647

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Elevation142 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+90.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Libraries15

Is Silverhill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Silverhill receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Silverhill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Silverhill is $61,081, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Silverhill is $260,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Silverhill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Silverhill has a population of 929 with a density of 737 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82%).

Population

929
Total Population
737
People / sq mi
35.3yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Silverhill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.1%
8% above US avg
Spanish14.9%
11% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Silverhill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Silverhill is $61,081, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Silverhill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,081
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,643
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$86,909

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,757
County GDP$13,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants648
Healthcare564
Retail1,027
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Silverhill is $260,500, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,208 (4% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $288,647.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,500
8% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$288,647

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,208
4% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Rate1.07%
In Silverhill, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Silverhill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.0%
Checkup Rate76.7%
Premature Death8,957/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access61.6%
Healthcare Facilities564

Crime Rates: Silverhill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Safety Score

Silverhill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall69.0 inches
82% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation142 ft (43 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates30.5454°N, 87.7506°W
County FIPS01003
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.5%

Winner: Republican by 58.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.1%
23% below US avg
High School+90.0%
School Test Score4.40
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density737/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities564
Restaurants648
Retail Stores1,027

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Work from Home7.9%

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