Deatsville is a small town of 2,514 in Alabama, with a median household income of $106,080
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Deatsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Deatsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Deatsville 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: 90.8
Deatsville's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Deatsville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Deatsville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$231,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,440
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$106,080
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Deatsville's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.9 /100k
Property Crime
1562.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Deatsville is served primarily by Elmore County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Deatsville, AL
National Avg
School District
Elmore County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Deatsville sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.7°F in July,
with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Deatsville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Deatsville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $231,400 and median rent is $1,440/month.
Deatsville's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Deatsville are operated by Elmore County.
The district has 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Deatsville, AL has a population of 2,514, a median household income of $106,080, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
Deatsville averages 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Deatsville, Alabama is 2,514 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Deatsville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $231,400, median household income $106,080, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Deatsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.