Wadley, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
837 Population 573/sq mi density
$47,788 Median Income $16,726 per capita
$191,100 Home Value $144,898 Zillow
$460 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,788 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$191,100 home value, $460/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wadley, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,788
36% below
$16,726 per capita
Home Value
$191,100
32% below
Zillow: $144,898
Median Rent
$460/mo
60% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
868/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
12% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
68%
Rent
40%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wadley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.7% (58% above 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 868/100K.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population837
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,788
Per Capita$16,726
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$830

Housing

A
Home Value$191,100
Rent$460
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$144,898
Housing Units320
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property868/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,834/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation677 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wadley was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.