What are the schools like in Banks, AL?

Banks is served primarily by Pike County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Banks?

The median household income in Banks, AL is $46,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.6%.

What is the weather like in Banks, AL?

Banks has an average high temperature of 58.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches.

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

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

Banks has a violent crime rate of 365.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2304.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Banks, AL a Good Place to Live?

Banks is a small town of 302 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,250 and a 15.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Banks stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Banks 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 Banks metro area.

Metric	Banks, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$911	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Banks's violent crime rate is 365.4 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

365.4 /100k

Property Crime

2304.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Banks is served primarily by Pike County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Banks, AL	National Avg
School District	Pike County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Banks sees average highs of 58.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Banks, AL
Average High — January	58.1°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Banks, AL	National Avg
Population	302	—
Median Age	30.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	50.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brundidge, AL 7 mi Troy, AL 8 mi Clio, AL 15 mi Louisville, AL 16 mi Ariton, AL 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Banks

Banks, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36005

Banks vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks, AL affordable or expensive?

Banks has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $911/month against a median household income of $46,250.

What is the crime rate in Banks, AL?

Banks's violent crime rate is 365.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2304.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Banks?

Public schools in Banks are operated by Pike County. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Banks, AL a good place to live?

Banks, AL has a population of 302, a median household income of $46,250, and an unemployment rate of 15.6%. 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 Banks?

Banks averages 58.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Banks?

Banks, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36005.

What is the population of Banks?

The population of Banks, Alabama is 302 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Banks?

Key numbers for living in Banks: median home N/A, median household income $46,250, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Banks side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.