Atmore is a small town of 8,465 in Alabama, with a median household income of $30,472
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Atmore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Atmore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Atmore city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.5
Atmore's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Atmore costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Atmore, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$617
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,472
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Atmore's violent crime rate is 1362.4 per 100,000 residents
— 259% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1362.4 /100k
Property Crime
3593.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Atmore is served primarily by Escambia County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Atmore, AL
National Avg
School District
Escambia County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Atmore sees average highs of 60.6°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 63.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Atmore's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Atmore roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,800 and median rent is $617/month.
Atmore's violent crime rate is 1362.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3593.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Atmore are operated by Escambia County.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Atmore, AL has a population of 8,465, a median household income of $30,472, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Atmore averages 60.6°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Atmore, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 36502, 36503.
The population of Atmore, Alabama is 8,465 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Atmore: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $122,800, median household income $30,472, crime index 284 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
