West End-Cobb Town, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,705 Population 899/sq mi density
$55,603 Median Income $22,707 per capita
$84,600 Home Value $76,655 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$55,603 median income, 14.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,600 home value, $725/mo rent
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: $76,655
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
300% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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
400%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West End-Cobb Town a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 14.4% (300% 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 $76,655. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,705
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density899/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,603
Per Capita$22,707
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$725
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$76,655
Housing Units1,554
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
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.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.