What are the schools like in Kinsey, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Kinsey?

The median household income in Kinsey, AL is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Kinsey, AL?

Kinsey has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Kinsey, AL affordable or expensive?

Kinsey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kinsey is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $109,100 and the median rent is $920 per month.

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

Kinsey has a violent crime rate of 131.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 175.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kinsey, AL a Good Place to Live?

Kinsey is a small town of 2,254 in Alabama, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Kinsey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Kinsey 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: 90.1

Kinsey's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kinsey costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kinsey, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$109,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kinsey's violent crime rate is 131.5 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

131.5 /100k

Property Crime

175.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Kinsey, 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	9.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kinsey sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kinsey, AL
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Kinsey, AL	National Avg
Population	2,254	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kinsey, AL affordable or expensive?

Kinsey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kinsey roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $109,100 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Kinsey, AL?

Kinsey's violent crime rate is 131.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 175.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kinsey?

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

Is Kinsey, AL a good place to live?

Kinsey, AL has a population of 2,254, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Kinsey?

Kinsey averages 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Kinsey?

The population of Kinsey, Alabama is 2,254 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kinsey?

Key numbers for living in Kinsey: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $109,100, median household income $51,250, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kinsey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.