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West End-Cobb Town, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,705 Population 899/sq mi density
$55,603 Median Income $22,707 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $82,234 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
344 Violent Crime/100K 4,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,603 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
344 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

West End-Cobb Town, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,603
26% below
$22,707 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
70% below
Zillow: $82,234
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
9% below
4,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How West End-Cobb Town Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West End-Cobb Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
30%
Rent
62%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
91%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West End-Cobb Town 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

West End-Cobb Town residents earn a median household income of $55,603 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,707. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West End-Cobb Town is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,234. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.8% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

West End-Cobb Town reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,904/100K.

Education

7.6% of adults in West End-Cobb Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West End-Cobb Town has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,705
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,603
Per Capita$22,707
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$725
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$82,234
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent344/100K
Property4,904/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,260/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation712 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in West End-Cobb Town was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.