What are the schools like in Nances Creek, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Nances Creek?

The median household income in Nances Creek, AL is $115,299 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Nances Creek, AL?

Nances Creek has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Nances Creek, AL?

Nances Creek has a violent crime rate of 544.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1986.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nances Creek, AL a Good Place to Live?

Nances Creek is a small town of 459 in Alabama, with a median household income of $115,299 and a 9.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Nances Creek stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nances Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nances Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Nances Creek metro area.

Metric	Nances Creek, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,299	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Nances Creek's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

544.9 /100k

Property Crime

1986.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Nances Creek, 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	22.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nances Creek sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nances Creek, AL
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Nances Creek, AL	National Avg
Population	459	—
Median Age	56.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	32.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jacksonville, AL 6 mi Piedmont, AL 6 mi White Plains, AL 7 mi Spring Garden, AL 10 mi Weaver, AL 10 mi

Nances Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nances Creek, AL affordable or expensive?

Nances Creek has a median home value of $215,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $115,299.

What is the crime rate in Nances Creek, AL?

Nances Creek's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1986.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nances Creek?

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

Is Nances Creek, AL a good place to live?

Nances Creek, AL has a population of 459, a median household income of $115,299, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. 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 Nances Creek?

Nances Creek averages 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Nances Creek?

The population of Nances Creek, Alabama is 459 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nances Creek?

Key numbers for living in Nances Creek: median home $215,000, median household income $115,299, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nances Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.