What are the schools like in Axis, AL?

Axis is served primarily by Mobile County. The district operates 53 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Axis?

The median household income in Axis, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 36.6%.

What is the weather like in Axis, AL?

Axis has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Axis, AL affordable or expensive?

Axis's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Axis is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Axis has a violent crime rate of 569.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1605.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Axis, AL a Good Place to Live?

Axis is a small town of 269 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A and a 36.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Axis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Axis 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: 89.4

Axis's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Axis costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Axis, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Axis's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

569.7 /100k

Property Crime

1605.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Axis is served primarily by Mobile County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Axis, AL	National Avg
School District	Mobile County	—
Elementary Schools	53	—
Middle Schools	17	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Axis sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 71.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Axis, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	71.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Axis, AL	National Avg
Population	269	—
Median Age	52.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	36.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Creola, AL 3 mi Satsuma, AL 5 mi Saraland, AL 6 mi Bucks, AL 7 mi Movico, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Axis

Axis, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36505

Axis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axis, AL affordable or expensive?

Axis's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Axis roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $215,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Axis, AL?

Axis's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1605.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Axis?

Public schools in Axis are operated by Mobile County. The district has 53 elementary, 17 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Axis, AL a good place to live?

Axis, AL has a population of 269, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 36.6%. 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.

What is the weather like in Axis?

Axis averages 61.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 71.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Axis?

Axis, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36505.

What is the population of Axis?

The population of Axis, Alabama is 269 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Axis?

Key numbers for living in Axis: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $215,600, median household income N/A, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Axis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.