Wetumpka, Alabama

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  1. Overview - Life In Wetumpka
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Wetumpka
  3. Crime In Wetumpka
  4. Cost of Living In Wetumpka
  5. Gender In Wetumpka
  6. Household Income For Wetumpka
  7. Education In Wetumpka
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Wetumpka
About Wetumpka, Alabama
Is Wetumpka, Alabama a good place to live?
Wetumpka is a city in Alabama state in USA with a population of 8282 residents.. The poverty rate of Wetumpka is 11%, which is 21% lower than national average. The typical household in Wetumpka earns $46509 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 57.4% 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 Wetumpka, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Wetumpka remained 5.6%, which is 19% 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 Wetumpka, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Wetumpka is 87, which is 13% lower than national average. Median home value in Wetumpka is $147700 , which is 36% lower than national average. While median income in Wetumpka remained $46509, which is 31% lower than national average.
Population
8282
Unemployment
5.6%
19% NAT AVG.
Poverty
11%
21% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$147700
36% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$46509
31% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$807
30% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
87
13% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 9
Unemployed People
1 in 18
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 11
People Earning < $50,000
57.4%
People with <= High School
1 in 2
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing60%

Affordability60%

Safety70%

Amenities70%

Diversity90%

Education60%

Commute80%

Is Wetumpka, Alabama safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Wetumpka, Alabama is 100% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Wetumpka is 14% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Wetumpka is 123% higher than national average. You have 1 in 296 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 23 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
394
Violent : 28
Property : 366
Total Crime
100% NAT. AVG.
82% STATE AVG.
4703.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
14% NAT. AVG.
26% STATE AVG.
334.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
123% NAT. AVG.
104% STATE AVG.
4369.1 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Wetumpka
Violent crime
1 in 296
Property crime
1 in 23
Robbery
1 in 1380
Burglary
1 in 259
Assault
1 in 552
Car Theft
1 in 637
Wetumpka : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Alabama 29 22 52 15 52
In USA 305 229 817 129 1119
Wetumpka : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Alabama 49 17 28 56 12
In USA 972 214 500 1152 446

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Wetumpka
Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 28 334.2 453.56 387.8
Murder 1 11.9 9.57 6.5
Robbery 6 71.6 54.17 73.9
Assault 15 179.1 357.14 279.7
Rape 6 71.6 32.67 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Wetumpka
 Alabama
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 366 4369.1 2136.75 1,958.2
Burglary 32 382 399.47 314.2
Larceny 321 3831.9 1515.28 1,398
Car Theft 13 155.2 222 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Wetumpka Alabama National Avg.
Services 94 98 100
Groceries 95 98 100
Health 83 92 100
Housing 79 73 100
Transportation 91 91 100
Utilities 102 103 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Wetumpka Alabama Country
Female 61.8% 51.7% 50.8%
Male 38.2% 48.3% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Wetumpka Alabama Country
Less than $10,000 8.8% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 5.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 10.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 18.2% 10.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 19.4% 13.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 17.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15% 11.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.8% 13.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 4.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.2% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Wetumpka Alabama Country
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 9% 7.0%
High School or GED 35% 30% 27.0%
Other College 21% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 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 Wetumpka Alabama Country
White 59% 65.2% 60.1%
African American 33.9% 26.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 1.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 1.7% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2% 1.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.5% 4.4% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity