Hanceville is a small town of 3,216 in Alabama, with a median household income of $34,782
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hanceville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hanceville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hanceville 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: 90.5
Hanceville's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hanceville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hanceville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$799
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,782
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hanceville's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents
— 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
59.5 /100k
Property Crime
1457.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hanceville is served primarily by Cullman County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hanceville, AL
National Avg
School District
Cullman County
—
Elementary Schools
12
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hanceville sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 59.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Hanceville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hanceville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,100 and median rent is $799/month.
Hanceville's violent crime rate is 59.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1457.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hanceville are operated by Cullman County.
The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hanceville, AL has a population of 3,216, a median household income of $34,782, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Hanceville averages 50.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.0 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hanceville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35077.
The population of Hanceville, Alabama is 3,216 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hanceville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $149,100, median household income $34,782, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hanceville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
