All Countries
Wadley, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
Wadley, AL
At a Glance
How Wadley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wadley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wadley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wadley residents earn a median household income of $47,788 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,726. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 470 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wadley is $191,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,898. Median rent is $460/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Wadley reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,156/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Wadley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wadley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.