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Wedowee, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Randolph County County
Wedowee, AL
At a Glance
How Wedowee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wedowee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wedowee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wedowee residents earn a median household income of $41,635 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,480. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Wedowee is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,915. Median rent is $642/month, with 29.6% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Wedowee reports 495 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,579/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Wedowee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wedowee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.