Vinegar Bend, AL

Alabama

Vinegar Bend is a small town in Alabama with a population of 198.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
198 Population 21/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $24,118 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.9%
49% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 51.5%
315% higher than US avg

How Vinegar Bend Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population198
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 40%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$24,118
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty51.5%
County GDP$1,301M
Commute72 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity47.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation209 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.7%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute72 min
Broadband53.4%
Libraries3

Is Vinegar Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vinegar Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Vinegar Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 51.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 72 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Vinegar Bend enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Vinegar Bend has a population of 198 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (60.1%), with 39.9% White.

Population

198
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above US avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.8%
Female 67.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vinegar Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vinegar Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vinegar Bend is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 51.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 72 minutes.

Income: Vinegar Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$24,118
Avg Weekly Wage$1,670
IRS Avg AGI$60,279

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate51.5%
315% above US avg
Establishments (County)318
County GDP$1,301M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare16
Retail35
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,305
63% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time72.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,305
63% below US avg
In Vinegar Bend, 47.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.4% report depression. 34.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Vinegar Bend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.9%
49% above US avg
Diabetes17.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure49.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.3%
Stroke4.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.0%
Physical Inactivity34.9%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate81.2%
Premature Death12,864/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access10.4%
Healthcare Facilities16

Crime Rates: Vinegar Bend vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Vinegar Bend has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation209 ft (64 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates31.2591°N, 88.3673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01129
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.4-point margin. 53.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 22.1%

Winner: Republican by 55.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+65.7%
School Test Score4.40
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.4%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants6
Retail Stores35

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute72.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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