At a Glance
Median Income
$63,854
$27,503 per capita
Home Value
$154,800
Zillow: $252,992
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Sterrett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterrett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterrett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sterrett residents earn a median household income of $63,854 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,503. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterrett is $154,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,992. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
22.0% of adults in Sterrett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterrett has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population895
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,854
Per Capita$27,503
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$252,992
Housing Units309
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Sterrett was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.