Lanett is a small town of 6,880 in Alabama, with a median household income of $48,125
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lanett 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 Lanett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lanett 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: 88.2
Lanett's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lanett costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lanett, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$785
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Lanett's violent crime rate is 792.1 per 100,000 residents
— 108% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
792.1 /100k
Property Crime
3078.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lanett is served primarily by Lanett City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lanett, AL
National Avg
School District
Lanett City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lanett sees average highs of 55.6°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Lanett's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lanett roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,800 and median rent is $785/month.
Lanett's violent crime rate is 792.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3078.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lanett are operated by Lanett City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lanett, AL has a population of 6,880, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
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.
Lanett averages 55.6°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lanett, Alabama is 6,880 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lanett: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,800, median household income $48,125, crime index 184 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lanett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
