At a Glance
Median Income
$65,813
$33,836 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
Zillow: $160,407
Median Rent
$749/mo
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.8% smoking rate
How Oppelo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oppelo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oppelo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oppelo residents earn a median household income of $65,813 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,836. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oppelo is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,407. Median rent is $749/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
13.1% of adults in Oppelo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oppelo has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,033
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density418/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,813
Per Capita$33,836
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$749
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$160,407
Housing Units389
Rent Burden18.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation324 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oppelo was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.