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Opp, AL

Alabama · Covington County

Opp is a small city in Alabama with a population of 6,752. Residents earn $41,346 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,752 Population 285/sq mi density
$41,346 Median Income $25,819 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $118,545 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
328 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,346 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K (14% below avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $41,346
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,000
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 328/100K
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $723
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
35% higher than US avg

How Opp Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,752
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,346
Per Capita$25,819
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,662M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$723
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$118,545
Housing Units3,332
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent328/100K
Property1,806/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault254/100K
Burglary463/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Uninsured12.5%
Smoking21.0%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation290 ft (88 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.95

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.4%
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Is Opp a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Opp receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Opp has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Opp is $41,346, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Opp is $117,000, 58% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Opp is below the national average at 328 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,806 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Opp enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Opp has a population of 6,752 with a density of 285 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles. The median age is 46.9 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.4% female and 46.6% male. The city is predominantly White (79.5%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 16% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.7% of residents. 7.6% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 86.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

6,752
Total Population
285
People / sq mi
46.9yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
23.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Opp vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Opp vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Opp is $41,346, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,819 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $919, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 1.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Opp vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,346
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,819
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$60,353
Gini Index0.491 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,134
County GDP$1,662M

Business (County)

Restaurants67
Healthcare98
Retail179
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,838
47% below US avg
Cost of Living88.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Opp is $117,000, 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $118,545. Monthly rent averages $723 (38% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $772 for a one-bedroom to $936 for a two-bedroom apartment. 69.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,332 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1975. The average annual property tax is $1,838 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,000
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$118,545

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$723
38% below US avg
Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.8%
Owner-Occupied69.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units3,332
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,838
47% below US avg
Effective Rate1.57%
In Opp, 40.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 41.9% have high blood pressure. 21.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.2% report binge drinking. 33.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.5% experience frequent mental distress. 12.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,085. The dentist ratio is 1:2,686. 57.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Opp vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure41.9%
Asthma11.1%
COPD9.7%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.0%
50% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress16.4%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.2%
Uninsured12.5%
45% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,085
Dentists1:2,686
Mental Health1:1,265
Checkup Rate78.0%
Dental Visits49.8%
Premature Death14,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities98
Opp has a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 253.8 per 100,000, robbery at 44.8, rape at 29.9. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,806 per 100,000, 8% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,239, burglary at 463, vehicle theft at 104 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Opp receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Opp vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent328.4/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape29.9/100K
Robbery44.8/100K
Assault253.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,806.2/100K
8% below US avg
Burglary462.8/100K
Theft1,239.0/100K
Vehicle Theft104.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Opp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 290 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation290 ft (88 m)
Area23.7 sq mi (61.3 km²)
Population Density285/sq mi
Coordinates31.2844°N, 86.2574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCovington County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience40.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 105 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 101 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 122 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 113 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 100 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 92 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 101 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 121 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 94 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 100 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 105 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 104 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 268 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 297 km
2020 Sally Category 2 121 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 251 km
2018 Michael Category 5 133 km
2017 Nate Category 1 280 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 242 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 113 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 138 km
1998 Earl Category 2 142 km
1998 Georges Category 2 263 km
1997 Danny Category 1 185 km
1995 Opal Category 3 61 km
1995 Erin Category 2 140 km
1985 Elena Category 3 201 km
1985 Kate Category 2 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

586 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 546 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 32 km 9
Apr 18, 1969 EF4 70 km 2
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 33 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 33 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 2, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 78 km 0
May 3, 1956 EF3 45 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 79 km 1
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,706 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 35 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 56 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 62 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 73 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,967 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,921 79 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,854 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
February 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in Coldest

Opp has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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Opp is located in Covington County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 86% of the vote, a 72.4-point margin. 75.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 98 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 89.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 13.6%

Winner: Republican by 72.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.1 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score4.95
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density285/sq mi
Total Area23.7 sq mi
CountyCovington County County

Services

Broadband Access75.4%
Avg Download Speed83.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed5.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants67
Retail Stores179

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone89.2%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home1.5%
Average costs for common services in Opp. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $222 ($133–$355)
Specialist Visit $311 ($178–$488)
Urgent Care Visit $178 ($89–$311)
Emergency Room Visit $1,954 ($710–$4,440)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($67–$178)
Dental Filling $222 ($133–$355)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($44–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $266 ($133–$444)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $533 ($355–$888)
Battery Replacement $178 ($89–$311)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $89 ($53–$133)
Electrician (Per Hour) $80 ($44–$124)
HVAC Repair $355 ($133–$710)
HVAC System Install $6,216 ($3,552–$10,656)
Roof Repair $888 ($355–$1,776)
Roof Replacement $7,992 ($4,884–$13,320)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,332 ($444–$3,108)
Divorce (Contested) $13,320 ($4,440–$26,640)
DUI Defense $4,440 ($1,776–$8,880)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,332 ($710–$2,664)
Will Preparation $444 ($178–$888)
Trust Preparation $2,220 ($888–$4,440)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$89)
Hair Coloring (Full) $133 ($67–$222)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.64 ($2.66–$4.88)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.11 ($2.22–$4.44)
Loaf of Bread $3.37 ($2.22–$4.88)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.00 ($2.66–$5.77)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.88 ($3.55–$6.66)
Rice (per lb) $0.89 ($0.53–$1.60)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $124 ($71–$222)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($27–$133)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($36–$89)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$89)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$133)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $178 ($67–$444)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,776 ($1,066–$3,108)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($27–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.10–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $89 ($27–$222)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,066 ($533–$2,220)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $888 ($444–$1,776)
After-School Care (Monthly) $355 ($178–$622)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$89)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $888 ($355–$2,220)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,100 ($4,440–$26,640)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($27–$89)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $89 ($44–$178)
Dog Grooming $53 ($27–$89)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $266 ($133–$444)
Cat Spay/Neuter $178 ($89–$355)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$631
Toddler$601
Preschool$541
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$588
Toddler$562
Preschool$562
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Covington County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,891 204 $33,442 1.56
Health Care & Social Assistance 1,877 197 $44,999 1.08
Manufacturing 1,662 49 $53,653 1.66
Accommodation & Food Services 1,053 82 $18,168 0.95
Utilities 609 8 $102,551 13.16
Construction 559 93 $55,738 0.87
Wholesale Trade 496 35 $55,706 1.03
Administrative & Waste Services 404 41 $39,794 0.56
Finance & Insurance 346 64 $69,384 0.70
Transportation & Warehousing 310 36 $57,965 0.60
Other Services 266 64 $42,817 0.73
Professional & Technical Services 247 84 $62,110 0.29
Real Estate 82 35 $40,330 0.43
Arts & Entertainment 61 7 $23,922 0.30
Information & Technology 55 17 $46,954 0.24
Educational Services 15 5 $36,980 0.06
Management of Companies 14 4 $57,325 0.07

Hospitals in Opp

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals 1/5 Yes (334) 493-3541

Schools in Opp

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Opp Elementary School Elementary 531 34 15.6:1
Opp Middle School Middle 405 25 16.2:1
Opp High School High 393 25 15.7:1
Fleeta School Elementary 196 14 14.0:1
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Radio Stations near Opp

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Opp

15 national parks and monuments found near Opp.

ParkTypeFee
Blackwater River State Park State Park Free
Blue Springs State Park State Park Free
Deer Lake State Park State Park Free
Eden Gardens State Park State Park Free
Falling Waters State Park State Park Free
Florala State Park State Park Free
Frank Jackson State Park State Park Free
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park State Park Free
Grayton Beach State Park State Park Free
Gulf Islands National Seashore National Seashore $25
Henderson Beach State Park State Park Free
Mayo Park State Park Free
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park State Park Free
Roland Cooper State Park State Park Free
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail National Historic Trail Free

Trails Near Opp

4 trails found near Opp.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
CONECUH NORTH SHORE LOOP TRAIL 13.3 NATIVE MATERIAL
CONECUH TRAIL 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
CONECUH SOUTH LOOP TRAIL 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL
CONECUH LAKE SHORE LOOP TRAIL 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL

Museums in Opp

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
COVINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3342220674
LBWCC ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
THREE NOTCH MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3342220674

Libraries in Opp

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ANDALUSIA PUBLIC LIBRARY212 SOUTH THREE NOTCH STREET0.026,104
ELBA PUBLIC LIBRARY406 SIMMONS STREET0.020,063
OPP PUBLIC LIBRARY1604 NORTH MAIN STREET0.016,148
SAMSON PUBLIC LIBRARY200 NORTH JOHNSON STREET0.04,924

Farmers Markets in Opp

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Opp Farmers MarketHighway 331
Slow Food Elba 332 Simmons St 01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Fri: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM;Visit

Clinics in Opp

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #1467676540

Nursing Homes in Opp

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
OPP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC
115 PAULK AVENUE P O BOX 730
For profit - Individual 197 162 5/5 4/5 5/5 3344934558

Pharmacies in Opp

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
LARRYS PRESCRIPTIONS HEALTH MART PHARMACY 100 WEST COVINGTON AVENUE 334-493-3549
RITE AID - 7098 509 EAST CUMMING AVENUE 334-493-6563
T AND C PHARMACY INCORPORATED 101 PARISH AVENUE 334-493-4517
TEDS PHARMACY 405 NORTH MAIN STREET 334-493-4541

Cell Towers in Opp

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Hacoda) 2AL60103 202 Debice RdTOWER110
14969 BRASWELL ROAD (108401)GTOWER79
(Libertyville site) 14969 Braswell RoadTOWER79
107 Sanders RoadTOWER76
4102 State Highway 54 (108384)GTOWER65
202 LARK STREETTOWER61

Fire Stations in Opp

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Onycha Volunteer Fire Department25374 Indian Creek RDVolunteer334-493-9154
Opp Fire Department200 N Main STMostly volunteer334-493-7015
Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department27716 Fleeta RDVolunteer334-493-1188

Bridges in Opp

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1940238,570F
CulvertConcrete2000355,420F
CulvertConcrete2000474,840F
CulvertConcrete2000304,840F
CulvertConcrete2000473,590G
CulvertConcrete1990293,590G
CulvertConcrete2022313,440G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20224203,440G
Channel BeamConcrete2001170870G
Channel BeamConcrete193738590F
Tee BeamConcrete1956544330F
CulvertConcrete196221300G
CulvertConcrete196432290G
CulvertConcrete195050280F
CulvertConcrete195633276G
CulvertConcrete197433253G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber195530230F
Channel BeamConcrete1929102220F
CulvertConcrete196024220F
CulvertConcrete196137220F
CulvertConcrete194954200G
CulvertConcrete196322200G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber193432190F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber195930180F
CulvertConcrete196726125G
CulvertConcrete196838125G
Channel BeamConcrete2002102124G
Channel BeamConcrete1929138110F
CulvertConcrete196826110G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber194035110F
CulvertConcrete199136100G
Channel BeamConcrete19003865F
Channel BeamConcrete20033450F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber20082050P

Superfund Sites Near Opp

3 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
MCWILLIAMS POWER PLANTHWY 29 NCOVINGTON
MCWILLIAMS POWER PLANTHWY 29 NCOVINGTON
MCWILLIAMS POWER PLANTHWY 29 NCOVINGTON

Airports Near Opp

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bob Sikes AirportCEWMedium Airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air FieldOZRMedium Airport
Duke FieldEGIMedium Airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field AirportMedium Airport
Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell FieldTOIMedium Airport
Area 18 Landing StripSmall Airport
Benedick AirportSmall Airport
Blackwater AirfieldSmall Airport
Blessings Landing Air RanchSmall Airport
Breezy Knoll AirportSmall Airport
Brundidge Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Carl Folsom AirportSmall Airport
Defuniak Springs AirportSmall Airport
Dotson AirportSmall Airport
Eglin Auxiliary Field 6 AirportSmall Airport
Eglin Test Site B6 AirportSmall Airport
Enterprise Municipal AirportETSSmall Airport
Fairlane AirportSmall Airport
Florala Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Flying H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Fort Deposit Lowndes County AirportSmall Airport
Frank Sikes AirportSmall Airport
Freedom FieldSmall Airport
Garnair AirportSmall Airport
Geneva Municipal AirportSmall Airport
George T Mc Cutchan AirportSmall Airport
Hartzog FieldSmall Airport
Heart of Dixie Aero Estates AirportSmall Airport
Hidden Springs AirparkSmall Airport
John H Hataway AirportSmall Airport
Joy Farms AirportSmall Airport
Liberty Field AirportSmall Airport
Logan FieldSmall Airport
Long Branch Farms AirportSmall Airport
Mac Crenshaw Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Mc Gowin FieldSmall Airport
Melanie's AirportSmall Airport
Ozark-Blackwell FieldSmall Airport
Peter Prince FieldSmall Airport
Psycho FieldSmall Airport
Rock Hill LZ AirportSmall Airport
RT-10 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-14 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-2 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-3 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-337 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-4 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-414 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-415 Landing StripSmall Airport
RT-416 Landing StripSmall Airport

Police Stations in Opp

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Elba Police Department304 Simmons Street

Grocery Stores in Opp

15 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Bobcat DenConvenience Store5159 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Carolina IncConvenience Store28502 US Highway 84
Dollar General 22171Other505 N Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 3297Other905 E CUMMINGS AVE
DOLLARTREE 9864Other507 E Cumming Ave
Express Mart 8Convenience Store707 Florala Hwy
Family Dollar 439Other303 N Main St
Farmers IGA FoodlinerSuper Store907 Lemar Plz
FINNWAY EXPRESS 501Convenience Store407 W Cumming Ave
Grocery Outlet 7711Super Store408 N Main St
Legacy Foodmart 2Convenience Store30524 Highway 134
Renfroe's Market 715Super Store907 Lemar Plz
SunocoConvenience Store101 E Stewart Ave
Tom Thumb 900064Convenience Store1003 W Cumming Ave
Walgreens 19052Other509 E Cumming Ave

Post Offices in Opp

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Opp Post Office

Treatment Centers in Opp

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
South Central Alabama MHC - Montezuma ComplexBoth334-428-5050

DOL Wage Violations in Opp

11 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $61,195 in back wages owed to 86 employees.

11
Violations
$61,195
Back Wages Owed
86
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Opportunity House 36467 1 $28,543 $9,514 3
Kiddie Korner 36467 1 $8,653 $2,884 3
South Alabama Pediatrics 36467 1 $6,120 $874 7
Stop and Go # 2 36467 1 $4,521 $4,521 1
Becky's Kinder Kollege 36467 1 $3,266 $363 9
Mr. Henry's #3 36467 1 $2,537 $134 19
Super C 36467 1 $2,449 $408 6
Blue Sky Imaging, Inc 36467 1 $1,689 $130 13
Kid's World Day Care 36467 1 $1,479 $134 11
Donaldson Tax & Accounting 36467 1 $1,212 $606 2
Pizza Hut Yum Brands 36467 1 $726 $61 12

Churches & Religious Organizations in Opp

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CROSSOVER ANCHORED WITH CHRIST RECOVERY MINISTRY508 HIGHWAY 52 E
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GODPO BOX 1
HOME CHURCH29496 US HIGHWAY 331
OPINE ASSEMBLY OF GOD26050 POTTER RD
TOTAL RESTORATION EMPOWERMENT MINISTRY100 W COVINGTON AVE
WESTVIEW ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH106 GROVER ST

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Frequently Asked Questions About Opp

What is the population of Opp?

Opp has a population of 6,752 residents and is located in Alabama. The population density is 285 people per square mile, spread across 23.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.4% female and 46.6% male.

Is Opp expensive to live in?

Opp is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $41,346, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $117,000 (58% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Opp safe?

Opp is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,806 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Opp receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Opp?

Opp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Opp?

The job market in Opp is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $919. There are 1,134 business establishments in the area, including 67 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 1.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Opp?

The median home value in Opp is $117,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $118,545. For renters, the median monthly rent is $723. Fair market rent is $772 for a 1-bedroom and $936 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 69.8%. The average annual property tax is $1,838.

How are the schools in Opp?

Schools in Opp score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 12.7% of adults in Opp hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Opp?

The obesity rate in Opp is 40.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.0% of adults are smokers. 33.6% are physically inactive. 26.8% of residents report depression. 12.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 57.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,085.

What is transportation like in Opp?

The average commute in Opp is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Opp?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Opp is 79.5% White, 16% Black or African American, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino. 99.7% of residents speak only English at home. 7.6% of the population are military veterans. 19.9% of residents have a disability. 86.2% have health insurance coverage.

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