What are the schools like in Joppa, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Joppa?

The median household income in Joppa, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Joppa, AL?

Joppa has an average high temperature of 50.4°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

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

Joppa has a violent crime rate of 164.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1531.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Joppa, AL a Good Place to Live?

Joppa is a small town of 378 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Joppa stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Joppa 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 Joppa metro area.

Metric	Joppa, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$139,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Joppa's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.7 /100k

Property Crime

1531.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Joppa, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Joppa sees average highs of 50.4°F in January and 88.9°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Joppa, AL
Average High — January	50.4°F
Average High — July	88.9°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Joppa, AL	National Avg
Population	378	—
Median Age	37.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arab, AL 4 mi Baileyton, AL 4 mi Fairview, AL 8 mi Union Grove, AL 9 mi Holly Pond, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Joppa

Joppa, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35087

Joppa vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joppa, AL affordable or expensive?

Joppa has a median home value of $139,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Joppa, AL?

Joppa's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Joppa?

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

Is Joppa, AL a good place to live?

Joppa, AL has a population of 378, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Joppa?

Joppa averages 50.4°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Joppa?

Joppa, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35087.

What is the population of Joppa?

The population of Joppa, Alabama is 378 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Joppa?

Key numbers for living in Joppa: median home $139,600, median household income N/A, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Joppa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.