Median Income
$47,500
37% lower than US avg
Home Value
$57,500
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,068
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment
1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Slaughters Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population171
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density743/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$23,084
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$539M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$1,068
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$185,636
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation415 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+86.2%
School Score5.50
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries3
Is Slaughters a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Slaughters receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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. Slaughters offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Slaughters is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Slaughters is $57,500, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Slaughters enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Slaughters has a population of 171 with a density of 743 people per square mile. The median age is 44.5 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 2.3% Black.
Population
44.5yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Slaughters vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Slaughters vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Slaughters is $47,500, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Slaughters vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $23,084 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,010 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,826 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $539M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,544 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.42% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Slaughters is $57,500, 80% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,068 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $185,636.
Home Values
| Census Median | $57,500 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $185,636 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,068 |
| 8% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,544 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.42% |
Health Metrics: Slaughters vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| |
| Premature Death | 15,679/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
Crime Rates: Slaughters vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Slaughters has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 52.2 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4896°N, 87.5053°W |
| County FIPS | 21233 |