What are the schools like in Epes, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Epes?

The median household income in Epes, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.7%.

What is the weather like in Epes, AL?

Epes has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches.

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

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

Epes has a violent crime rate of 249.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 426.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Epes, AL a Good Place to Live?

Epes is a small town of 579 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A and a 18.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Epes stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Epes 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 Epes metro area.

Metric	Epes, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Epes's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

249.5 /100k

Property Crime

426.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Epes, 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	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Epes sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Epes, AL
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Epes, AL	National Avg
Population	579	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	100.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Livingston, AL 7 mi Boligee, AL 8 mi Gainesville, AL 8 mi Emelle, AL 10 mi Geiger, AL 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Epes

Epes, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35460

Epes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Epes, AL affordable or expensive?

Epes has a median home value of $112,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Epes, AL?

Epes's violent crime rate is 249.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 426.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Epes?

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

Is Epes, AL a good place to live?

Epes, AL has a population of 579, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 18.7%. 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 Epes?

Epes averages 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Epes?

Epes, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35460.

What is the population of Epes?

The population of Epes, Alabama is 579 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Epes?

Key numbers for living in Epes: median home $112,900, median household income N/A, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Epes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.