What are the schools like in Moundville, AL?

Moundville is served primarily by Hale County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Moundville?

The median household income in Moundville, AL is $64,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Moundville, AL?

Moundville has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Moundville, AL affordable or expensive?

Moundville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moundville is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,800 and the median rent is $821 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Moundville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Moundville, AL a Good Place to Live?

Moundville is a small town of 3,173 in Alabama, with a median household income of $64,643 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Moundville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moundville 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: 90.0

Moundville's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moundville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moundville, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Moundville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Moundville is served primarily by Hale County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moundville, AL	National Avg
School District	Hale County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moundville sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 57.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Moundville, AL
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Moundville, AL	National Avg
Population	3,173	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	36.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	51.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Akron, AL 10 mi Union, AL 16 mi Cottondale, AL 17 mi Coker, AL 17 mi Tuscaloosa, AL 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Moundville

Moundville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35474

Moundville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moundville, AL affordable or expensive?

Moundville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moundville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $172,800 and median rent is $821/month.

What is the crime rate in Moundville, AL?

Crime data for Moundville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Moundville?

Public schools in Moundville are operated by Hale County. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moundville, AL a good place to live?

Moundville, AL has a population of 3,173, a median household income of $64,643, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Moundville?

Moundville averages 57.3°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moundville?

Moundville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35474.

What is the population of Moundville?

The population of Moundville, Alabama is 3,173 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moundville?

Key numbers for living in Moundville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $172,800, median household income $64,643, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moundville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.