What are the schools like in Clio, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Clio?

The median household income in Clio, AL is $25,290 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Clio, AL?

Clio has an average high temperature of 58.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Clio, AL affordable or expensive?

Clio's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clio is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $57,100 and the median rent is $403 per month.

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

Clio has a violent crime rate of 449.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1474.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clio, AL a Good Place to Live?

Clio is a small town of 1,415 in Alabama, with a median household income of $25,290 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

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

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

All Clio 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: 80.3

Clio's overall cost of living index is 80.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clio costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Clio, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$403	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,290	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Clio's violent crime rate is 449.6 per 100,000 residents — 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

449.6 /100k

Property Crime

1474.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Clio, 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	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	53.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clio sees average highs of 58.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Clio, AL
Average High — January	58.3°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Clio, AL	National Avg
Population	1,415	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	51.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Louisville, AL 6 mi Blue Springs, AL 7 mi Ariton, AL 10 mi Brundidge, AL 12 mi Clayton, AL 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Clio

Clio, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36017

Clio vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clio, AL affordable or expensive?

Clio's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Clio roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $57,100 and median rent is $403/month.

What is the crime rate in Clio, AL?

Clio's violent crime rate is 449.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1474.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clio?

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

Is Clio, AL a good place to live?

Clio, AL has a population of 1,415, a median household income of $25,290, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Clio?

Clio averages 58.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clio?

Clio, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36017.

What is the population of Clio?

The population of Clio, Alabama is 1,415 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clio?

Key numbers for living in Clio: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $57,100, median household income $25,290, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.