Steele, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
1,293 Population
$70,000 Median Income
$101,700 Home Value
$744 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
93 Violent Crime / 100K
40.0 yrs Median Age
8.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.7
Education

People

Population1,293
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density193/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 75.3%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita Income$35,087
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty Rate3.8%
County GDP$3,156M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$101,700
Zillow Value$195,774
Median Rent$744
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$936

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression26.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime93/100K
Property Crime555/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft92.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul43° / 81°
Rain57 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

1.7/5
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+86.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.40
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Work From Home0.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Steele Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,000
Home Value$101,700
Median Rent$744
Poverty Rate3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
Unemployment4.8%
Violent Crime92.5 /100K
Avg Temperature62.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,293
Population Density193 per sq mi
Median Age40.0 years
Male55.8%
Female44.2%
Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75.3% Hispanic 0.6% Other 24.1%
White75.3%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races24.1%

Language

English Only69.8%
Spanish Speakers30.2%
English 69.8% Spanish 30.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.1%
Health Insurance79.7%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$70,000
Per Capita Income$35,087
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$989
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,231

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Poverty Rate3.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,943
County GDP$3,156M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation131
Healthcare Facilities126
Retail Stores252
Manufacturing74
Total Establishments1,943

Industry Mix

Restaurants 131 Healthcare 126 Retail 252 Manufacturing 74

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,231
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,666

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.4 min
Work From Home0.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

64% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$101,700
Zillow Home Value Index$195,774

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$50
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied89.4%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$744

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedroom$936
3 Bedroom$1,206
4 Bedroom$1,381

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,666
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.64%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma9.9%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage79.7%
Regular Checkup77.0%
Premature Death Rate11,878 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access49.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)126
Restaurants (County)131

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime92.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery92.5 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime555.0 /100K
Burglary92.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft370.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft92.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

43°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation563 ft (172 m)
Land Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density193 per sq mi
Latitude33.9414°
Longitude-86.1921°
County FIPS01115

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.7%
D 17.6%

Republican +64.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.7%
High School+86.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.40

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density193 per sq mi
Land Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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