Level Plains, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,608 Population 524/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $34,721 per capita
$125,300 Home Value $210,855 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
817 Violent Crime/100K 1,470 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,300 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
817 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Level Plains, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$34,721 per capita
Home Value
$125,300
56% below
Zillow: $210,855
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
817/100K
115% above
1,470/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Level Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Level Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
44%
Rent
71%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
215%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Level Plains a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Level Plains residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,721. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Level Plains is $125,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,855. Median rent is $826/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Level Plains reports 817 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 115% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,470/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Level Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Level Plains has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,608
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans21.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$34,721
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$3,915M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,300
Rent$826
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$210,855
Housing Units815
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent817/100K
Property1,470/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,939/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation332 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Level Plains was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.