What are the schools like in Boligee, AL?

School district data for Boligee is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Boligee?

The median household income in Boligee, AL is $14,034 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 51.0%.

What is the weather like in Boligee, AL?

Boligee has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Boligee, AL affordable or expensive?

Boligee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boligee is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,900 and the median rent is $427 per month.

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

Boligee has a violent crime rate of 258.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1220.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boligee, AL a Good Place to Live?

Boligee is a small town of 271 in Alabama, with a median household income of $14,034 and a 51.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Boligee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Boligee 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: 90.0

Boligee's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boligee costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boligee, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$427	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$14,034	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Boligee's violent crime rate is 258.9 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

258.9 /100k

Property Crime

1220.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Boligee, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boligee sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Boligee, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Boligee, AL	National Avg
Population	271	—
Median Age	31.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	51.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	6.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	93.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Epes, AL 8 mi Gainesville, AL 8 mi Eutaw, AL 9 mi Forkland, AL 13 mi Livingston, AL 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Boligee

Boligee, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35443

Boligee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boligee, AL affordable or expensive?

Boligee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boligee roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,900 and median rent is $427/month.

What is the crime rate in Boligee, AL?

Boligee's violent crime rate is 258.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1220.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Boligee?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Boligee, AL a good place to live?

Boligee, AL has a population of 271, a median household income of $14,034, and an unemployment rate of 51.0%. 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 Boligee?

Boligee averages 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Boligee?

Boligee, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35443.

What is the population of Boligee?

The population of Boligee, Alabama is 271 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boligee?

Key numbers for living in Boligee: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $65,900, median household income $14,034, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boligee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.