At a Glance
Median Income
$25,179
$17,937 per capita
Median Rent
$919/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
2,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Sipsey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sipsey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sipsey a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sipsey residents earn a median household income of $25,179 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,937. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sipsey reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,404/100K.
Education
2.4% of adults in Sipsey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sipsey has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$25,179
Per Capita$17,937
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$919
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$141,539
Housing Units139
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent204/100K
Property2,404/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sipsey was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
46.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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