Alabama
Wedowee is a small town in Alabama with a population of 905. Residents earn $41,635 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wedowee receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes. Wedowee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Wedowee is $41,635, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Wedowee is $189,300, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 495 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,579 per 100,000, 134% above the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Wedowee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,635 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,480 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,288 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 470 |
| County GDP | $690M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 77 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,303 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.22% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $189,300 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,915 |
| Census Median Rent | $642 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,303 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.22% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,834/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Total Violent | 495.1/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 495.1/100K |
| Total Property | 4,579.2/100K |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,485.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,351.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 742.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.0 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3080°N, 85.4865°W |
| County FIPS | 01111 |
Winner: Republican by 64.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |