What are the schools like in Mignon, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Mignon?

The median household income in Mignon, AL is $32,708 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Mignon, AL?

Mignon has an average high temperature of 54.5°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mignon, AL affordable or expensive?

Mignon's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mignon is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $38,200 and the median rent is $679 per month.

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

Mignon has a violent crime rate of 383.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2050.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mignon, AL a Good Place to Live?

Mignon is a small town of 681 in Alabama, with a median household income of $32,708 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Mignon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Mignon 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: 82.5

Mignon's overall cost of living index is 82.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mignon costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mignon, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$38,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$679	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,708	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mignon's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

383.9 /100k

Property Crime

2050.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mignon, 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	8.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mignon sees average highs of 54.5°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 57.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mignon, AL
Average High — January	54.5°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	57.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mignon, AL	National Avg
Population	681	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	38.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sylacauga, AL 1 mi Oak Grove, AL 3 mi Bon Air, AL 6 mi Stewartville, AL 8 mi Hollins, AL 9 mi

Mignon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mignon, AL affordable or expensive?

Mignon's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mignon roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $38,200 and median rent is $679/month.

What is the crime rate in Mignon, AL?

Mignon's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2050.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mignon?

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

Is Mignon, AL a good place to live?

Mignon, AL has a population of 681, a median household income of $32,708, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Mignon?

Mignon averages 54.5°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.1 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mignon?

The population of Mignon, Alabama is 681 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mignon?

Key numbers for living in Mignon: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $38,200, median household income $32,708, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mignon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.