City safety & data profile

HuntsvilleAL

Huntsville, AL is a 215K-resident city in Madison County with a median household income of $74,714.

Madison County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Huntsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Huntsville has a population larger than 98% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $293,600, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

215K
Population
Top 2%
By size
$74,714
Median income
$293,600
Median home
12.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Huntsville

Huntsville posts a median household income higher than 43% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Huntsville area.

Top 57%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Huntsville

Where Huntsville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,714 Bottom 43% higher than 43% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Huntsville, AL beyond the headline numbers

Huntsville sits inside Madison County, Alabama, at roughly 34.73°N, -86.59°W. Population 215,006, $74,714 median household income. Median home value $293,600, median rent $1,171. Poverty rate 12.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Huntsville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.7%, then short sleep duration at 39.1%. 3 hospitals in/around Huntsville, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Huntsville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
215,006
Huntsville
Median Income
$74,714
+10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$293,600
+29% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Madison County) - Huntsville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
406K+20%
Median Income
$86,499+48%
Median Home Value
$299,200+82%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-21%
Unemployment
3.6%-64%

Economics

Economics indicators for Huntsville, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
Poverty Rate
12.6% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.2%
Work From Home 14.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 57.5%
African American 29.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.7%
Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
39%
Physical Inactivity
24.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Diabetes
12.7%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.4%
Current Asthma
9.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.9%
Annual Checkup 80.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
HUNTSVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER
HUNTSVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Huntsville, AL? ▼
Huntsville, AL has a population of 215,006 people, located in Madison County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Huntsville? ▼
The median household income in Huntsville, AL is $74,714 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
What is the median home value in Huntsville? ▼
The median home value in Huntsville, AL is $293,600. Median rent is $1,171/month.
What are the top health concerns in Huntsville? ▼
The top health indicators in Huntsville include Obesity (40.7%), Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), High Blood Pressure (39%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Huntsville? ▼
Huntsville has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Huntsville? ▼
The median age in Huntsville, AL is 36.9 years. 47.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Huntsville, AL is located in Madison County, Alabama. With a population of 215K and a $74,714 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Huntsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Madison, AL 47K Athens, AL 25K Decatur, AL 55K Hartselle, AL 14K Scottsboro, AL 15K Albertville, AL 21K Cullman, AL 15K Tullahoma, TN 19K
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Using Huntsville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Huntsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Huntsville against Alabama peers on any ranking lens. Explore Alabama

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Madison County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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