Quality of Life and Culture in Forkland, AL

Overview

Forkland is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 886. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Forkland has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 43.5 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Forkland, AL

Employment and Income	Forkland	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$13,141	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income	$24,375	$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	14.7%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	38.5%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	Forkland	Alabama	United States
Median Age	42.0	41.9	42.3

Gender	Forkland	Alabama	United States
Male	33.3%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	66.7%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Forkland	Alabama	United States
White	15.7%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	84.3%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Forkland	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$56,100	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$311	$527	$801
Family Households	15.5%	15.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	36.0%	36.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	50.6%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	49.4%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	Forkland	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	11.9%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	49.9%	49.9%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	7.1%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	2.8%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	18.0%	11.2%	15.0%