At a Glance
Median Income
$12,107
$14,801 per capita
Median Rent
$755/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
857/100K
3,533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
55.4%
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Yellow Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yellow Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yellow Bluff a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yellow Bluff residents earn a median household income of $12,107 , which is 84% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,801. The unemployment rate stands at 17.9% (397% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Yellow Bluff reports 857 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,533/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Yellow Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yellow Bluff has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female27% / 73%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$12,107
Per Capita$14,801
Unemployment17.9%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$755
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$149,433
Housing Units89
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent857/100K
Property3,533/100K
Health
Obesity55.4%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death19,439/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation90 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score2.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 66%
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Yellow Bluff was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.