At a Glance
Median Income
$38,988
$23,101 per capita
Home Value
$96,000
Zillow: $130,820
Median Rent
$764/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
21.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slocomb a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.2% (100% 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 $130,820. 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.
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 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,995
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$38,988
Per Capita$23,101
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$827M
Avg Weekly Wage$819
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,000
Rent$764
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$130,820
Housing Units885
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation259 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Slocomb was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.