Scottsboro, Alabama

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  1. Overview - Life In Scottsboro
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Scottsboro
  3. Crime In Scottsboro
  4. Cost of Living In Scottsboro
  5. Gender In Scottsboro
  6. Household Income For Scottsboro
  7. Education In Scottsboro
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Scottsboro
About Scottsboro, Alabama
Is Scottsboro, Alabama a good place to live?
Scottsboro is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 14452 residents.. The poverty rate of Scottsboro is 18.4%, which is 31% higher than national average. The typical household in Scottsboro earns $43713 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 54.2% 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 Scottsboro, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Scottsboro remained 3.3%, which is 30% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Scottsboro, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Scottsboro is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Scottsboro is $121400 , which is 47% lower than national average. While median income in Scottsboro remained $43713, which is 35% lower than national average.
Population
14452
Unemployment
3.3%
30% NAT AVG.
Poverty
18.4%
31% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
5
Median Home
$121400
47% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$43713
35% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$584
50% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
92
8% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 5
Unemployed People
1 in 30
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 12
People Earning < $50,000
54.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing40%

Affordability80%

Safety70%

Amenities70%

Diversity60%

Education70%

Commute85%

Is Scottsboro, Alabama safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Scottsboro, Alabama is 155% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Scottsboro is 244% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Scottsboro is 137% higher than national average. You have 1 in 75 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 22 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
864
Violent : 193
Property : 671
Total Crime
155% NAT. AVG.
131% STATE AVG.
5982.1 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
244% NAT. AVG.
195% STATE AVG.
1336.3 (per 100k)
Property Crime
137% NAT. AVG.
117% STATE AVG.
4645.8 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Scottsboro
Violent crime
1 in 75
Property crime
1 in 22
Robbery
1 in 2890
Burglary
1 in 155
Assault
1 in 80
Car Theft
1 in 498
Scottsboro : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alabama 15 19 34 16 44
In USA 122 180 353 132 902
Scottsboro : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alabama 10 39 48 9 23
In USA 70 330 798 42 674

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Scottsboro
Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 193 1336.3 453.56 387.8
Murder 0 0 9.57 6.5
Robbery 5 34.6 54.17 73.9
Assault 180 1246.3 357.14 279.7
Rape 8 55.4 32.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Scottsboro
 Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 671 4645.8 2136.75 1,958.2
Burglary 93 643.9 399.47 314.2
Larceny 549 3801.1 1515.28 1,398
Car Theft 29 200.8 222 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Scottsboro Alabama National Avg.
Services 103 98 100
Groceries 97 98 100
Health 98 92 100
Housing 67 73 100
Transportation 98 91 100
Utilities 95 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Scottsboro Alabama Country
Female 54% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 46% 48.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Scottsboro Alabama Country
Less than $10,000 8.3% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 8% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.8% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Scottsboro Alabama Country
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9% 9% 7.0%
High School or GED 33% 30% 27.0%
Other College 19% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 16% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 7% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Scottsboro Alabama Country
White 87.8% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 5.3% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 1.5% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.9% 4.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity