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Boaz.
About
Life in Boaz
Boaz is a community of 10,847 people in Alabama. The median household income is $49,962, median rent runs about $663 per month, and median home values are around $199,200. Unemployment is low at 2.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Boaz at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
86.1%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Boaz: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Boaz, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (57.1%), and 10.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
35.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.00
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Boaz
In Boaz, rent runs 34% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$758
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $215,053 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Boaz
Unemployment in Marshall County, which includes Boaz, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Boaz: Marshall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marshall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute21.5 min avg
How Boaz residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Boaz, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 46 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
Small hub843k passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 99% above national average
Crime rates for 2018
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2018. It's compared with the national rate for 2018.
Violent crime in Boaz runs 99% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
764.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (385 national, 2018)
Property Crime Rate
3,781.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (2,207 national, 2018)
Boaz Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marshall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marshall County, which includes Boaz, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.2M |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 28 | Frost/Freeze | $123,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $11,100 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,100 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,200 |
| 2019 | 18 | Frost/Freeze | $700 |
| 2018 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,800 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marshall County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Etowah County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 12 miles from Boaz) is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Etowah County, AL (12 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Boaz has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
31
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
65
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 5.30" |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 5.18" |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 5.50" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 5.29" |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.15" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 4.26" |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.40" |
| Nov | 61°F | 39°F | 4.45" |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.78" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Boaz
Boaz has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Marshall Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mountain View Hospital
Psychiatric · 11.7 mi away · Gadsden
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Boaz
Boaz's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Boaz
Boaz has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little River Canyon National Preserve (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
34 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
41 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
57 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
88 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Boaz
Boaz Public Library
404 Thomas Ave., Boaz
Cities Near Boaz
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Boaz FAQ
Is Boaz, Alabama affordable?⌄
Boaz's median rent is $663/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,846/year. Median home value is $199,200.
Is Boaz, Alabama safe?⌄
Boaz's violent crime rate was 765 per 100,000 residents in 2018, which is significantly above the national average of 385/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3782 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Boaz, Alabama?⌄
Marshall County, which includes Boaz, has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Boaz, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Boaz is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $663/month and median household income is $49,846/year. The median home value is $199,200. About 28% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Boaz, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Boaz is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from