At a Glance
Median Income
$60,764
$29,399 per capita
Home Value
$151,800
Zillow: $203,791
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
18.4% smoking rate
How Theodore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Theodore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Theodore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Theodore residents earn a median household income of $60,764 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,399. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Theodore is $151,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,791. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 51.0% 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 1989.
Education
17.1% of adults in Theodore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Theodore has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,950
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density620/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,764
Per Capita$29,399
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$30,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,800
Rent$1,222
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$203,791
Housing Units2,307
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation141 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Theodore was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Mobile International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 776 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.