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Loachapoka is a small town of 227 in Alabama, with a median household income of $51,250
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Loachapoka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Loachapoka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Loachapoka 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: 88.9
Loachapoka's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Loachapoka costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Loachapoka, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$900
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Loachapoka's violent crime rate is 270.4 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
270.4 /100k
Property Crime
1453.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Loachapoka is served primarily by Lee County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Loachapoka, AL
National Avg
School District
Lee County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Loachapoka sees average highs of 56.1°F in January
and 89.2°F in July,
with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Loachapoka's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Loachapoka roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,000 and median rent is $900/month.
Loachapoka's violent crime rate is 270.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1453.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Loachapoka are operated by Lee County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Loachapoka, AL has a population of 227, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Loachapoka averages 56.1°F in January and 89.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Loachapoka, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36865.
The population of Loachapoka, Alabama is 227 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Loachapoka: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $192,000, median household income $51,250, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Loachapoka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
