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Prichard, AL

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Prichard, AL

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Demographics

Predominantly BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 20
Population19,121
Foreign Born0.0%
Population Density753people per mi²
Median Age37.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

57/100

43% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Prichard, Alabama

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$26k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $60k+$93k+
Elite (Top 5%) $70k+$109k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
18
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

3.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.7mi

Airport

Mobile Airport Authority

7mi

Post Office

USPS — Daphne, AL

14.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf7Nearest 4.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.4 mi
Marina3Nearest 3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 9.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$35k-2.2%
53% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$152k
77% below US avg
College Educated
9.4%
73% below US avg
WFH
4.5%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
54.4%
17% below US avg
Median Home
$80k
72% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.4
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−57.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−67.1%
Homicide
0.11 / 1k Residents26% above state avg
Robbery
0.48 / 1k Residents60% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.89 / 1k Residents4% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−48.0%
Burglary
2.63 / 1k Residents23% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.50 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.50 / 1k Residents6% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+5Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Prichard, Alabama
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%200020042008

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season292 days355 frost-free
Annual Rainfall67.4"
Elevation30 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great1046 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak753/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 651 mi · coast 4.0 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$298.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 130 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital154 miMontgomery, AL
Nearest Prison1.3 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T19:07:22.000Z

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