At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$37,029 per capita
Median Rent
$926/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
4,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 0.1% (97% 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.
Safety & Crime
Vandiver reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,374/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population890
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$37,029
Unemployment0.1%
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%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property4,374/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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