What are the schools like in Beatrice, AL?

Beatrice is served primarily by Monroe County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Beatrice?

The median household income in Beatrice, AL is $33,214 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.9%.

What is the weather like in Beatrice, AL?

Beatrice has an average high temperature of 58.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

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

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

Beatrice has a violent crime rate of 197.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 487.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Beatrice, AL a Good Place to Live?

Beatrice is a small town of 175 in Alabama, with a median household income of $33,214 and a 26.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Beatrice stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Beatrice 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 Beatrice metro area.

Metric	Beatrice, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,214	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Beatrice's violent crime rate is 197.8 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

197.8 /100k

Property Crime

487.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Beatrice is served primarily by Monroe County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Beatrice, AL	National Avg
School District	Monroe County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Beatrice sees average highs of 58.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Beatrice, AL
Average High — January	58.3°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Beatrice, AL	National Avg
Population	175	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	77.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vredenburgh, AL 9 mi Peterman, AL 11 mi Oak Hill, AL 15 mi Pine Apple, AL 16 mi Monroeville, AL 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Beatrice

Beatrice, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36425

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beatrice, AL affordable or expensive?

Beatrice has a median home value of $66,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,214.

What is the crime rate in Beatrice, AL?

Beatrice's violent crime rate is 197.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 487.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Beatrice?

Public schools in Beatrice are operated by Monroe County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Beatrice, AL a good place to live?

Beatrice, AL has a population of 175, a median household income of $33,214, and an unemployment rate of 26.9%. 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 Beatrice?

Beatrice averages 58.3°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Beatrice?

Beatrice, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36425.

What is the population of Beatrice?

The population of Beatrice, Alabama is 175 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Beatrice?

Key numbers for living in Beatrice: median home $66,700, median household income $33,214, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Beatrice side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.