Prichard, AL (36610) is a city located in Mobile County with a population of 22,659 as of the 2019 census. Prichard is ranked #1,478 in best places to live rankings according to Bestplaces.net. The crime index for Prichard is high compared to other parts of Alabama and the United States. Prichard has an unemployment rate of 10% compared to the national average of 3.7%. The median household income in Prichard is lower than the national average at $25,596 per year compared to $61,937 per year respectively. The cost of living index for Prichard is low at 76 compared to the national average which is 100. Despite having lower income and higher crime rates than other parts of Alabama and the United States, Prichard still ranks well due to its access to amenities such as grocery stores and restaurants along with its close proximity to both Mobile Bay and Gulf Shores Beach on Alabama’s northern coast line.
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