Tidmore Bend, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Cherokee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,086 Population 113/sq mi density
$49,688 Median Income $31,289 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $212,515 Zillow
$975 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $975/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tidmore Bend, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,688
34% below
$31,289 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
34% below
Zillow: $212,515
Median Rent
$975/mo
16% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Tidmore Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tidmore Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
66%
Rent
84%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tidmore Bend 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

Tidmore Bend residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,289. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 498 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tidmore Bend is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,515. Median rent is $975/month, with 22.1% 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 1985.

Education

17.0% of adults in Tidmore Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tidmore Bend has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,086
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$31,289
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$797M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$975
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$212,515
Housing Units457
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation575 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tidmore Bend was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.