Guntersville is a small town of 8,644 in Alabama, with a median household income of $61,453
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guntersville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Guntersville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guntersville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Guntersville's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guntersville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guntersville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$268,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$722
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,453
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Guntersville's violent crime rate is 304.9 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
304.9 /100k
Property Crime
2471.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guntersville is served primarily by Marshall County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Guntersville, AL
National Avg
School District
Marshall County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guntersville sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Guntersville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guntersville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $268,700 and median rent is $722/month.
Guntersville's violent crime rate is 304.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2471.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guntersville are operated by Marshall County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guntersville, AL has a population of 8,644, a median household income of $61,453, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Guntersville averages 49.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guntersville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35976.
The population of Guntersville, Alabama is 8,644 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guntersville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $268,700, median household income $61,453, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guntersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
