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Living in Guntersville

The city had 4 schools in 2026. Guntersville is in the United States; its population was 8,916 in July 2026. 44.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 123 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1929 sources

Population9,394people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,902EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent740.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.08%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,777offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 75% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.44µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Guntersville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Guntersville.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$842 per month, while the median home value was US$324,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65.3%, and the vacancy rate was 18.8% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Guntersville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$842/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)18.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)803.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent740.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes207 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Guntersville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 40–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–64%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–68%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 308 of 9,394 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$67,929 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Guntersville is 3.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income67,929 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband76.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,902 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,879 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.08 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Guntersville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,879 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,409of €2,294 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,294
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €803
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,409
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Guntersville Salary needed to live in Guntersville

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Guntersville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Guntersville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents123 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,202 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Guntersville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGuntersville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Guntersville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Guntersville2,777
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,777 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes27 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.5 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport47 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Guntersville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Guntersville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Guntersville is 6.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.44 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202429Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.22 · Feb 12.67 · Mar 17.39 · Apr 22.17 · May 26.39 · Jun 30.06 · Jul 31.61 · Aug 31.5 · Sep 28.83 · Oct 23.11 · Nov 16.67 · Dec 11.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00013573 (GUNTERSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.611 · Feb 2.11 · Mar 6 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.39 · Jun 20.06 · Jul 22 · Aug 21.72 · Sep 18.56 · Oct 11.94 · Nov 5.72 · Dec 2.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00013573 (GUNTERSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5 · Feb 7.11 · Mar 11.56 · Apr 16.11 · May 20.78 · Jun 24.83 · Jul 26.61 · Aug 26.17 · Sep 23.28 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 11.11 · Dec 6.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 134.9 · Feb 137.2 · Mar 143.5 · Apr 126.7 · May 115.8 · Jun 120.1 · Jul 109.5 · Aug 102.1 · Sep 105.7 · Oct 88.39 · Nov 106.4 · Dec 151.6 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00013573 (GUNTERSVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading26.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,252 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.7 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.1 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.1 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±6.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 308 is not 1.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.79 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents308 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density141.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,394 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,413 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value324,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate50 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher33.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202214,311 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,435 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Guntersville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Madison as a Guntersville alternative in the same region

58 km away, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 67,968 Madison vs 9,394 Guntersville+624%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,817 Madison vs €2,902 Guntersville+66%
  • Foreign residents: 4.7% Madison vs 1.8% Guntersville+163%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,538 Madison vs 2,777 Guntersville−45%
  • Unemployment: 2.2% Madison vs 3.1% Guntersville−29%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Madison vs 47.0 km Guntersville−87%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,823 Madison vs €2,879 Guntersvilleno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Madison

Draper as a Guntersville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2351 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 9,394 Guntersville+439%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 1.8% Guntersville+237%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,902 Guntersville+43%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 2,777 Guntersville−54%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 3.1% Guntersville−22%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ Draper vs 6.4 µg/m³ Guntersville+27%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 47.0 km Guntersville−34%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Guntersville

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Guntersville, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Greenville9,394 residentsMerrill9,389 residentsLaSalle9,388 residentsGirard9,384 residentsSugar Grove9,381 residentsBrunswick9,380 residents

How does Guntersville compare?

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Is Guntersville part of Albertville?

Guntersville is in the published commuting zone of Albertville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Albertville city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Guntersville?

The median gross salary is 2,879 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Guntersville?

The unemployment rate is 3.08 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Guntersville?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.44 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Guntersville?

Police recorded 2,777 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Guntersville?

The published population is 9,394 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Guntersville?

308 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Guntersville a good place to live?

Guntersville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Guntersville part of Albertville?

Guntersville is in the published commuting zone of Albertville; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Guntersville?

Albertville, Arab, Boaz are near Guntersville. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  19. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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