White Plains, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Calhoun County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
895 Population 70/sq mi density
$59,087 Median Income $23,628 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,087 median income, 18.3% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

White Plains, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,087
21% below
$23,628 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
57.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
408% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How White Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows White Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
508%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Plains a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Plains residents earn a median household income of $59,087 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,628. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.

Education

12.5% of adults in White Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 57.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Plains has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population895
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,087
Per Capita$23,628
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$206,903
Housing Units348
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,260/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.7 in/yr
Elevation706 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+57.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute44 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in White Plains was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.1% 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.