At a Glance
Median Income
$41,346
$25,819 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $118,545
Median Rent
$723/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
1,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Opp Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Opp's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Opp a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Opp residents earn a median household income of $41,346 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,819. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,134 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Opp is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,545. Median rent is $723/month, with 26.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Opp reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,806/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Opp hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Opp has 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. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,752
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density285/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,346
Per Capita$25,819
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
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%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation290 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Opp was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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