Fairhope

Baldwin County, Alabama

Population 247K |Median income $78,775 |4 hospitals

Population

246,989

Baldwin County

Median Income

$78,775

+16% vs avg

Median Home Value

$316,900

+39% vs avg

Median Age

43.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

247K+32%

Median Income

$78,775+57%

Median Home Value

$316,900+88%

Poverty Rate

10.1%-27%

Unemployment

3%-67%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,277/mo

Poverty Rate

10.1% -29% vs avg

Unemployment 3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.7%

Work From Home 11.6%

Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 81.8%

African American 8.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

43.8%

Obesity

35.2%

Short Sleep Duration

34.8%

Physical Inactivity

25.4%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.1%

Binge Drinking

14.6%

Diabetes

13.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.2%

Current Smoking

13%

Current Asthma

9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.7%

Annual Checkup 80.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

8.3%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.5%

Stroke

3.8%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

BALDWIN HEALTH

FOLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

THOMAS HOSPITAL

FAIRHOPE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Fairhope Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fairhope, AL? ▼

Fairhope, AL has a population of 246,989 people, located in Baldwin County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Fairhope? ▼

The median household income in Fairhope, AL is $78,775 per year. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

What is the median home value in Fairhope? ▼

The median home value in Fairhope, AL is $316,900. Median rent is $1,277/month.

What are the top health concerns in Fairhope? ▼

The top health indicators in Fairhope include High Blood Pressure (43.8%), Obesity (35.2%), Short Sleep Duration (34.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Fairhope? ▼

Fairhope has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Fairhope? ▼

The median age in Fairhope, AL is 43.9 years. 33.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fairhope, AL is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. With a population of 247K and a median household income of $78,775, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fairhope area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Baldwin County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.