At a Glance
Median Income
$120,100
$36,603 per capita
Home Value
$223,200
Zillow: $231,463
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.2% smoking rate
How Smoke Rise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smoke Rise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Smoke Rise a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Smoke Rise residents earn a median household income of $120,100 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,603. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smoke Rise is $223,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,463. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
13.0% of adults in Smoke Rise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smoke Rise has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,469
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density256/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$120,100
Per Capita$36,603
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,200
Rent
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$231,463
Housing Units390
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation803 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Smoke Rise was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.