Clanton is a small town of 8,776 in Alabama, with a median household income of $48,566
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clanton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clanton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clanton 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: 92.6
Clanton's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clanton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clanton, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$896
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,566
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Clanton's violent crime rate is 313.5 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
313.5 /100k
Property Crime
3308.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clanton is served primarily by Chilton County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clanton, AL
National Avg
School District
Chilton County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clanton sees average highs of 55.5°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Clanton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clanton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,700 and median rent is $896/month.
Clanton's violent crime rate is 313.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3308.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clanton are operated by Chilton County.
The district has 2 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clanton, AL has a population of 8,776, a median household income of $48,566, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Clanton averages 55.5°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clanton, AL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 35045, 35046, 36091.
The population of Clanton, Alabama is 8,776 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clanton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $181,700, median household income $48,566, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clanton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
