Guntersville, Alabama

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  1. Overview - Life In Guntersville
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Guntersville
  3. Crime In Guntersville
  4. Cost of Living In Guntersville
  5. Gender In Guntersville
  6. Household Income For Guntersville
  7. Education In Guntersville
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Guntersville
About Guntersville, Alabama
Is Guntersville, Alabama a good place to live?
Guntersville is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 8531 residents.. The poverty rate of Guntersville is 19.5%, which is 39% higher than national average. The typical household in Guntersville earns $50142 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Guntersville, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Guntersville remained 4.9%, which is 4% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Guntersville, only 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Guntersville is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Guntersville is $215200 , which is 6% lower than national average. While median income in Guntersville remained $50142, which is 26% lower than national average.
Population
8531
Unemployment
4.9%
4% NAT AVG.
Poverty
19.5%
39% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$215200
6% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$50142
26% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$630
46% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
92
8% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 5
Unemployed People
1 in 20
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 9
People Earning < $50,000
49.8%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.7
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing60%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities60%

Diversity80%

Education80%

Commute80%

Is Guntersville, Alabama safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Guntersville, Alabama is 203% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Guntersville is 58% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Guntersville is 232% higher than national average. You have 1 in 164 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 16 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
602
Violent : 52
Property : 550
Total Crime
203% NAT. AVG.
175% STATE AVG.
7114.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
58% NAT. AVG.
35% STATE AVG.
614.5 (per 100k)
Property Crime
232% NAT. AVG.
204% STATE AVG.
6499.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Guntersville
Violent crime
1 in 164
Property crime
1 in 16
Robbery
1 in 1066
Burglary
1 in 108
Assault
1 in 208
Car Theft
1 in 208
Guntersville : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alabama 8 6 14 5 11
In USA 54 35 115 36 207
Guntersville : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alabama 28 7 20 26 64
In USA 438 113 385 394 1588

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Guntersville
Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 52 614.5 453.56 387.8
Murder 2 23.6 9.57 6.5
Robbery 8 94.5 54.17 73.9
Assault 41 484.5 357.14 279.7
Rape 1 11.9 32.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Guntersville
 Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 550 6499.6 2136.75 1,958.2
Burglary 79 933.6 399.47 314.2
Larceny 430 5081.5 1515.28 1,398
Car Theft 41 484.5 222 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Guntersville Alabama National Avg.
Services 105 98 100
Groceries 95 98 100
Health 100 92 100
Housing 82 73 100
Transportation 96 91 100
Utilities 98 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Guntersville Alabama Country
Female 48.9% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 51.1% 48.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Guntersville Alabama Country
Less than $10,000 11.2% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.8% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.4% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 8.8% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Guntersville Alabama Country
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 9% 7.0%
High School or GED 23% 30% 27.0%
Other College 20% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 16% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 4% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Guntersville Alabama Country
White 78.3% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 12.3% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 5.6% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.8% 4.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity