What are the schools like in Bon Secour, AL?

Bon Secour is served primarily by Baldwin County. The district operates 25 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bon Secour?

The median household income in Bon Secour, AL is $58,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Bon Secour, AL?

Bon Secour has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Bon Secour, AL?

Bon Secour has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 984.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bon Secour, AL a Good Place to Live?

Bon Secour is a small town of 2,791 in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,500 and a 6.2% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Bon Secour stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

All Bon Secour 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 Bon Secour metro area.

Metric	Bon Secour, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bon Secour's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

984.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bon Secour is served primarily by Baldwin County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bon Secour, AL	National Avg
School District	Baldwin County	—
Elementary Schools	25	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bon Secour sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 67.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bon Secour, AL
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	67.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bon Secour, AL	National Avg
Population	2,791	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gulf Shores, AL 3 mi Foley, AL 7 mi Magnolia Springs, AL 7 mi Orange Beach, AL 8 mi Elberta, AL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bon Secour

Bon Secour, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36511

Bon Secour vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bon Secour, AL affordable or expensive?

Bon Secour has a median home value of $236,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $58,500.

What is the crime rate in Bon Secour, AL?

Bon Secour's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 984.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bon Secour?

Public schools in Bon Secour are operated by Baldwin County. The district has 25 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bon Secour, AL a good place to live?

Bon Secour, AL has a population of 2,791, a median household income of $58,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Bon Secour?

Bon Secour averages 61.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 67.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bon Secour?

Bon Secour, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36511.

What is the population of Bon Secour?

The population of Bon Secour, Alabama is 2,791 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bon Secour?

Key numbers for living in Bon Secour: median home $236,900, median household income $58,500, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bon Secour side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.