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Opelika, AL
Alabama · Lee County · Auburn-Opelika Metro
Opelika is a mid-size city in Alabama with a population of 31,944. Residents earn $58,763 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
31,944
Population
520/sq mi density
$58,763
Median Income
$33,595 per capita
$213,700
Home Value
$302,635 Zillow
$947
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
644
Violent Crime/100K
5,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,763 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$213,700 home value, $947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Mines
2
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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UFO Sightings Near Opelika, AL
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Opelika, AL.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opelika, AL | 2013 | A large bright flash, then moments later a 'V' shaped light int he sky |
| Salem, AL | 1993 | Triangular craft whit no lights or exhaust flying way too slow at less than 100 feet off the ground |