© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Prichard.
About
Life in Prichard
Living in Prichard means settling into a working-class community just north of Mobile where your money stretches further than in most places—median rent hovers around $922 a month and homes average under $80,000, making it genuinely affordable if you're budget-conscious. The community is predominantly African American (about 86% based on recent census data) with deeper historical and cultural roots than you'd pick up as a visitor, and the median household income of around $35,000 reflects economic realities—about a third of residents live below the poverty line, so this isn't a place of visible prosperity, but locals who stay tend to value the affordability and close-knit neighborhoods across districts like East Prichard, Whistler, and Eight Mile. The University of Mobile operates here, bringing some institutional stability and younger energy to the city.
Prichard at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.6%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
73.6%
of households
Population Growth
-2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from Russia
Who lives in Prichard: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prichard, the largest foreign-born group is from Russia (76.9%), and 0.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.0%
of households
Married Couples
24.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.60
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 8% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Prichard
In Prichard, rent runs 8% below the AL average, and home values are 59% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$482
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
21.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $55,661 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3.3 pts above AL average
Unemployment in Prichard
Unemployment in Prichard is 3.3 percentage points higher than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Prichard Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.5 min avg
How Prichard residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prichard, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Regional airport · few flights335k 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 16% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, which covers Prichard, runs 16% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
275.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
731.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Mobile County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mobile County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mobile County, which includes Prichard, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 15 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76.0M |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $209,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mobile County, county-wide
Prichard is about 5% of Mobile County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mobile County, which includes Prichard, is typically good — 260 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
260
per year
Moderate Days
103
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mobile County, county-wide
Prichard is about 5% of Mobile County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prichard has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
68.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
77
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 5.66" |
| Feb | 66°F | 44°F | 4.47" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 5.44" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 5.71" |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 5.39" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 6.55" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 7.69" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 6.87" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 3.95" |
| Nov | 70°F | 48°F | 4.60" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 5.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prichard
Uninsured
13.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Prichard's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
USA Health University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Mobile
Springhill Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Mobile
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Mobile
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.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prichard
Prichard's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Prichard
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,307 students · in-state tuition $27,930 · 71% graduate · median earnings $48,418 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 8,879 students · in-state tuition $10,476 · 53% graduate · median earnings $53,069 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 782 students · in-state tuition $25,300 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prichard
Prichard has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prichard
Prichard Public Library
300 Lovejoy Loop West, Prichard
Prichard Public - Mitchell Branch
4440 Highpoint Blvd, Eight Mile
Cities Near Prichard
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Prichard?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Prichard FAQ
Is Prichard, Alabama affordable?⌄
Prichard's median rent is $922/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $36,588/year. Median home value is $85,700.
Is Prichard, Alabama safe?⌄
Prichard is policed by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 276 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 731 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prichard, Alabama?⌄
Prichard has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prichard, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Prichard is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $922/month and median household income is $36,588/year. The median home value is $85,700. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prichard, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Prichard is 25 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