What are the schools like in Broomtown, AL?

Broomtown is served primarily by Cherokee County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Broomtown?

The median household income in Broomtown, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 27.8%.

What is the weather like in Broomtown, AL?

Broomtown has an average high temperature of 52.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Broomtown, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Broomtown, AL?

Broomtown has a violent crime rate of 286.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1626.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broomtown, AL a Good Place to Live?

Broomtown is a small town of 211 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A and a 27.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Broomtown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Broomtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broomtown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Broomtown metro area.

Metric	Broomtown, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Broomtown's violent crime rate is 286.3 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

286.3 /100k

Property Crime

1626.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Broomtown is served primarily by Cherokee County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broomtown, AL	National Avg
School District	Cherokee County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	54.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broomtown sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Broomtown, AL
Average High — January	52.0°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Broomtown, AL	National Avg
Population	211	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	27.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gaylesville, AL 7 mi Lyerly, GA 8 mi Menlo, GA 9 mi Cedar Bluff, AL 10 mi Fort Payne, AL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Broomtown

Broomtown, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35973

Broomtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broomtown, AL affordable or expensive?

Broomtown has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Broomtown, AL?

Broomtown's violent crime rate is 286.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1626.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broomtown?

Public schools in Broomtown are operated by Cherokee County. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broomtown, AL a good place to live?

Broomtown, AL has a population of 211, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 27.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Broomtown?

Broomtown averages 52.0°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broomtown?

Broomtown, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35973.

What is the population of Broomtown?

The population of Broomtown, Alabama is 211 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broomtown?

Key numbers for living in Broomtown: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broomtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.