What are the schools like in Horn Hill, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Horn Hill?

The median household income in Horn Hill, AL is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Horn Hill, AL?

Horn Hill has an average high temperature of 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Horn Hill, AL affordable or expensive?

Horn Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Horn Hill is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,800 and the median rent is $663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Horn Hill, AL?

Horn Hill has a violent crime rate of 205.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1287.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Horn Hill, AL a Good Place to Live?

Horn Hill is a small town of 251 in Alabama, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Horn Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Horn Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Horn Hill 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: 88.8

Horn Hill's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Horn Hill costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Horn Hill, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Horn Hill's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

205.1 /100k

Property Crime

1287.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Horn Hill, 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	14.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Horn Hill sees average highs of 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Horn Hill, AL
Average High — January	63.2°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	59.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Horn Hill, AL	National Avg
Population	251	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Onycha, AL 3 mi Babbie, AL 4 mi Opp, AL 5 mi Sanford, AL 6 mi Libertyville, AL 8 mi

Horn Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horn Hill, AL affordable or expensive?

Horn Hill's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Horn Hill roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,800 and median rent is $663/month.

What is the crime rate in Horn Hill, AL?

Horn Hill's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1287.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Horn Hill?

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

Is Horn Hill, AL a good place to live?

Horn Hill, AL has a population of 251, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Horn Hill?

Horn Hill averages 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Horn Hill?

The population of Horn Hill, Alabama is 251 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Horn Hill?

Key numbers for living in Horn Hill: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $140,800, median household income $51,250, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Horn Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.