What are the schools like in Flomaton, AL?

Flomaton is served primarily by Escambia County. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Flomaton?

The median household income in Flomaton, AL is $37,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

What is the weather like in Flomaton, AL?

Flomaton has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Flomaton, AL affordable or expensive?

Flomaton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flomaton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,300 and the median rent is $685 per month.

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

Flomaton has a violent crime rate of 1105.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2348.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Flomaton, AL a Good Place to Live?

Flomaton is a small town of 1,606 in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,500 and a 9.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Flomaton 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 Flomaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Flomaton 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: 87.5

Flomaton's overall cost of living index is 87.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Flomaton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Flomaton, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$685	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Flomaton's violent crime rate is 1105.0 per 100,000 residents — 191% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1105.0 /100k

Property Crime

2348.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Flomaton is served primarily by Escambia County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Flomaton, AL	National Avg
School District	Escambia County	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flomaton sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 65.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Flomaton, AL
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	65.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Flomaton, AL	National Avg
Population	1,606	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Flomaton

Flomaton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36441

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flomaton, AL affordable or expensive?

Flomaton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Flomaton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,300 and median rent is $685/month.

What is the crime rate in Flomaton, AL?

Flomaton's violent crime rate is 1105.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2348.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Flomaton?

Public schools in Flomaton are operated by Escambia County. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flomaton, AL a good place to live?

Flomaton, AL has a population of 1,606, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Flomaton?

Flomaton averages 62.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flomaton?

Flomaton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36441.

What is the population of Flomaton?

The population of Flomaton, Alabama is 1,606 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flomaton?

Key numbers for living in Flomaton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $104,300, median household income $37,500, crime index 219 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flomaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.