At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$37,029 per capita
Median Rent
$926/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
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.