What are the schools like in Abanda, AL?

Abanda is served primarily by Randolph County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Abanda?

The median household income in Abanda, AL is $29,263 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 29.0%.

What is the weather like in Abanda, AL?

Abanda has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Abanda, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Abanda, AL?

Abanda has a violent crime rate of 354.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2135.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abanda, AL a Good Place to Live?

Abanda is a small town of 335 in Alabama, with a median household income of $29,263 and a 29.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Abanda stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Abanda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abanda city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Abanda metro area.

Metric	Abanda, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,263	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Abanda's violent crime rate is 354.8 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.8 /100k

Property Crime

2135.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abanda is served primarily by Randolph County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abanda, AL	National Avg
School District	Randolph County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abanda sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Abanda, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Abanda, AL	National Avg
Population	335	—
Median Age	18.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	29.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wadley, AL 3 mi Penton, AL 6 mi Daviston, AL 7 mi Roanoke, AL 10 mi Five Points, AL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Abanda

Abanda, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36276

Abanda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abanda, AL affordable or expensive?

Abanda has a median home value of $75,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $29,263.

What is the crime rate in Abanda, AL?

Abanda's violent crime rate is 354.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2135.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abanda?

Public schools in Abanda are operated by Randolph County. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abanda, AL a good place to live?

Abanda, AL has a population of 335, a median household income of $29,263, and an unemployment rate of 29.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abanda?

Abanda averages 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abanda?

Abanda, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36276.

What is the population of Abanda?

The population of Abanda, Alabama is 335 with a median age of 18.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abanda?

Key numbers for living in Abanda: median home $75,800, median household income $29,263, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abanda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.