Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).
Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.
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💡 More than half of households (56%) in #Alabama spend more than $200 per month on electricity costs, compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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