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Baldwin County, Alabama: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Baldwin County at 1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 55% lower than the rate for Alabama (3.8). Households here have a median income of $78,775 and the unemployment rate was 3.1% in August 2026. About 246,989 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Baldwin County?
Police agencies in Baldwin County reported an average of 445 violent crimes and 2,581 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 1.7 per 1,000 people, is 55% lower than the Alabama rate (3.8); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 10.1 per 1,000 residents, compared with 16.5 across Alabama. Aggravated assaults make up 83% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 9 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Baldwin County | Per 1,000 | Alabama per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 445 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.04 | 0.10 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 48 | 0.19 | 0.30 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 17 | 0.07 | 0.35 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 371 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,581 | 10.1 | 16.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 293 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,116 | 8.3 | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 172 | 0.67 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (13 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Baldwin County?
The median household in Baldwin County earns $78,775 a year, 23% higher than the Alabama median ($63,999). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $316,900, and the median rent is $1,277 a month. 6.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 13.7%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,659 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 246,989 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,775 | $63,999 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $316,900 | $209,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,277 | $1,007 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.0% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% | 15.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.7% | 28.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 77.6% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 43.9 | 39.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% | 87.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.3% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Baldwin County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Baldwin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Baldwin County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Perdido Ground Water Contamination. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Industrial chemical releases
14 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 49,528 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Baldwin County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 355 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 15 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 26 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 7 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Baldwin County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Baldwin County (all active that day). Listed roads include US-90, I-10 and AL-287. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Baldwin County?
Federal school lists show 50 public and 10 private schools in the county. 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 54 fire or EMS stations and 18 police or sheriff stations. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Gulf State Park, Historic Blakeley State Park and Meaher State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Baldwin County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Bottle Creek Indian Mounds. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Baldwin County
Gun shops
22 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Baldwin County (21 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 18 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 2A Arms LLC (Summerdale), Academy Sports + Outdoors #242 (Foley), Anchor Pawn (Gulf Shores), Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 041 (Spanish Fort), Coastal Arms Connection (Fairhope), Coastal Police Supply Co (Loxley), Eddies Wholesale Jewelry & Pawn #5 INC (Daphne), Gold Mine Pawn Shop (Daphne) and 13 more.
Liquor stores
46 liquor stores are on the map in Baldwin County: A To Z Beverage (Orange Beach), ABC Beverages (Orange Beach), ABC Beverages North (Orange Beach), ABC Select Spirits (Gulf Shores), ABC Select Spirits (Robertsdale), Abc Select Spirits #105 30500 Al 181 (Spanish Fort), Al's Liquor (Foley), Al's Liquor Tobacco and Beer (Gulf Shores) and 38 more. Alabama has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Baldwin County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County averaged 445 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.7 per 1,000 residents, 55% lower than the Alabama rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 10.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Baldwin County?
$78,775 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $63,999 for Alabama and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Baldwin County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,659 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Baldwin County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Baldwin County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High), tornadoes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Baldwin County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Baldwin County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Perdido Ground Water Contamination.
Is there road construction in Baldwin County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 4 highway work zones in Baldwin County (all active that day). Listed roads include US-90, I-10 and AL-287. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Baldwin County?
7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Baldwin County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke County | 22,543 | 4.7 | $49,249 |
| Escambia County | 36,629 | 4.7 | $48,225 |
| Escambia County, FL | 325,923 | – | $67,500 |
| Mobile County | 412,590 | 6.7 | $58,880 |
| Monroe County | 19,388 | 3.7 | $42,292 |
| Washington County | 15,143 | 2.0 | $61,042 |
More: Alabama statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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