At a Glance
Median Income
$19,082
$10,354 per capita
Home Value
$139,100
Zillow: $183,257
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
67.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
95.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.9% smoking rate
How Warthen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Warthen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Warthen a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Warthen residents earn a median household income of $19,082 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,354. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 95.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 49 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Warthen is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,257. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
32.1% of adults in Warthen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
67.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warthen has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density575/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$19,082
Per Capita$10,354
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty95.1%
County GDP$41M
Avg Weekly Wage$716
Housing
C+
Home Value$139,100
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$183,257
Housing Units94
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,756/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation468 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+67.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 92% / D 8%
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Warthen was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.