At a Glance
Median Income
$58,333
$32,882 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $149,567
Violent Crime
478/100K
3,735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Twin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Twin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Twin 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
Twin residents earn a median household income of $58,333 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,882. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Twin is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,567. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Twin reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,735/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Twin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Twin has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,333
Per Capita$32,882
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$149,567
Housing Units206
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent478/100K
Property3,735/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation572 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Twin was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.