Vandiver, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
890 Population 44/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $37,029 per capita
$926 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Vandiver, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$37,029 per capita
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Vandiver Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Rent
80%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vandiver a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vandiver residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,029. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Education

20.1% of adults in Vandiver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vandiver has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population890
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$37,029
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

B+
Home Value
Rent$926
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$291,973
Housing Units521
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation487 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Vandiver was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.