At a Glance
Median Income
$38,160
$20,644 per capita
Home Value
$98,500
Zillow: $95,489
Median Rent
$706/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
827/100K
2,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.3%
17.7% smoking rate
How Tuskegee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tuskegee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tuskegee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tuskegee residents earn a median household income of $38,160 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,644. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tuskegee is $98,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,489. Median rent is $706/month, with 31.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Tuskegee reports 827 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,086/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Tuskegee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tuskegee has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,070
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,160
Per Capita$20,644
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$765M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,500
Rent$706
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$95,489
Housing Units4,605
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent827/100K
Property2,086/100K
Health
Obesity51.3%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,397/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation367 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Tuskegee was founded in 1881.
The median home in Tuskegee was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.