Eufaula is a small city of 12,746 in Alabama, with a median household income of $39,511
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eufaula stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eufaula is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eufaula 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: 88.3
Eufaula's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eufaula costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eufaula, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$134,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$641
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,511
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Eufaula's violent crime rate is 722.8 per 100,000 residents
— 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
722.8 /100k
Property Crime
2574.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eufaula is served primarily by Eufaula City.
Metric
Eufaula, AL
National Avg
School District
Eufaula City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eufaula sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Eufaula's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eufaula roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $134,100 and median rent is $641/month.
Eufaula's violent crime rate is 722.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2574.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eufaula are operated by Eufaula City.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eufaula, AL has a population of 12,746, a median household income of $39,511, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Eufaula averages 61.0°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eufaula, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36027.
The population of Eufaula, Alabama is 12,746 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eufaula: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $134,100, median household income $39,511, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eufaula side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
