At a Glance
Median Income
$56,133
$25,784 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $241,455
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
2,046/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Warrior Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Warrior's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Warrior 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
Warrior residents earn a median household income of $56,133 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,784. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Warrior is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,455. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 30.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Warrior reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,046/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Warrior hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warrior has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,204
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,133
Per Capita$25,784
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$1,006
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$241,455
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent441/100K
Property2,046/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation557 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Warrior was founded in 1872.
The median home in Warrior was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.