Living in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County is a county in Alabama with a population of around 415,395, part of the Mobile, AL MSA metro area. The main communities are Semmes, Mobile, Prichard.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,333/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $185K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Mobile County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Mobile County, Alabama
Home price trend in Mobile County
Top Cities and towns in Mobile County
Mount Vernon
Population: 1,574
Home price:$91,692
Saraland
Population: 13,405
Home price:$194,116
Creola
Population: 1,926
Home price:$179,007
Semmes
Population: NA
Home price:$197,498
Citronelle
Population: 3,905
Home price:$146,017
Satsuma
Population: 6,168
Home price:$194,642
Prichard
Population: 22,659
Home price:$41,262
Bayou La Batre
Population: 2,558
Home price:$75,253
Mobile
Population: 195,111
Home price:$160,789
Chickasaw
Population: 6,106
Home price:$81,041
Dauphin Island
Population: 1,238
Home price:$395,569
Rent Price trend in Mobile County
Demographics & Amenities in Mobile County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
37.9 Years
Average Family Size
3.15
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Mobile County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very HighDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very HighDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Mobile County
Average Summer temperature
95°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
70.27 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Mobile County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
54.1%
Total Employer Establishments
100,955
Poverty (%)
16.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.1%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Mobile County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inMobile County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Mobile County
Robbery
1.35/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
3.2/ per 1000
Burglary
10.6/ per 1000
Arson
0.39/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
5.12/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000