What are the schools like in Lowndesboro, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Lowndesboro?

The median household income in Lowndesboro, AL is $65,000 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 Lowndesboro, AL?

Lowndesboro has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Lowndesboro, AL affordable or expensive?

Lowndesboro's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lowndesboro is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Lowndesboro has a violent crime rate of 82.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 534.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lowndesboro, AL a Good Place to Live?

Lowndesboro is a small town of 92 in Alabama, with a median household income of $65,000 . Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Lowndesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

All Lowndesboro 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: 90.8

Lowndesboro's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lowndesboro costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lowndesboro, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lowndesboro's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.3 /100k

Property Crime

534.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lowndesboro, 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	50.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lowndesboro sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Lowndesboro, AL
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	93.7°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Lowndesboro, AL	National Avg
Population	92	—
Median Age	61.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

White Hall, AL 6 mi Hayneville, AL 7 mi Mosses, AL 7 mi Gordonville, AL 10 mi Autaugaville, AL 11 mi

Lowndesboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lowndesboro, AL affordable or expensive?

Lowndesboro's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lowndesboro roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lowndesboro, AL?

Lowndesboro's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lowndesboro?

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

Is Lowndesboro, AL a good place to live?

Lowndesboro, AL has a population of 92, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Lowndesboro?

Lowndesboro averages 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lowndesboro?

The population of Lowndesboro, Alabama is 92 with a median age of 61.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lowndesboro?

Key numbers for living in Lowndesboro: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $65,000, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lowndesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.