Alabama
Valley Head is a small town in Alabama with a population of 825. Residents earn $44,396 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Valley Head receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Valley Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Valley Head is $44,396, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Valley Head is $59,800, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Valley Head enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,396 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,263 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 50.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $59,800 |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,197 |
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 10.1% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.2 inches |
| 48% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5562°N, 85.6230°W |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 218/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.9% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 50.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |