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Slocomb, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Geneva County County
Slocomb, AL
At a Glance
How Slocomb Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slocomb's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Slocomb a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Slocomb residents earn a median household income of $38,988 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,101. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 605 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slocomb is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,977. Median rent is $764/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Slocomb reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,314/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Slocomb hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slocomb has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.