What are the schools like in Cowarts, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Cowarts?

The median household income in Cowarts, AL is $56,845 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Cowarts, AL?

Cowarts has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Cowarts, AL affordable or expensive?

Cowarts's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cowarts is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,000 and the median rent is $760 per month.

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

Cowarts has a violent crime rate of 744.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2397.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cowarts, AL a Good Place to Live?

Cowarts is a small town of 2,174 in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,845 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cowarts is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cowarts 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: 90.3

Cowarts's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cowarts costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cowarts, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,845	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Cowarts's violent crime rate is 744.2 per 100,000 residents — 96% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

744.2 /100k

Property Crime

2397.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cowarts, 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	12.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cowarts sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cowarts, AL
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cowarts, AL	National Avg
Population	2,174	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Avon, AL 3 mi Webb, AL 4 mi Ashford, AL 5 mi Dothan, AL 6 mi Kinsey, AL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Cowarts

Cowarts, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36321

Cowarts vs Other Cities

Cowarts, AL vs Avon, AL Cowarts, AL vs Webb, AL Cowarts, AL vs Ashford, AL Cowarts, AL vs Dothan, AL Cowarts, AL vs Kinsey, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cowarts, AL affordable or expensive?

Cowarts's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cowarts roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,000 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Cowarts, AL?

Cowarts's violent crime rate is 744.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2397.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cowarts?

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

Is Cowarts, AL a good place to live?

Cowarts, AL has a population of 2,174, a median household income of $56,845, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. 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 Cowarts?

Cowarts averages 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cowarts?

Cowarts, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36321.

What is the population of Cowarts?

The population of Cowarts, Alabama is 2,174 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cowarts?

Key numbers for living in Cowarts: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $154,000, median household income $56,845, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cowarts side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.