What are the schools like in Napier Field, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Napier Field?

The median household income in Napier Field, AL is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.9%.

What is the weather like in Napier Field, AL?

Napier Field has an average high temperature of 61.7°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Napier Field, AL affordable or expensive?

Napier Field's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Napier Field is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $72,000 and the median rent is $739 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Napier Field, AL?

Napier Field has a violent crime rate of 487.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1219.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Napier Field, AL a Good Place to Live?

Napier Field is a small town of 430 in Alabama, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Napier Field is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Napier Field 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: 86.3

Napier Field's overall cost of living index is 86.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Napier Field costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Napier Field, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$72,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Napier Field's violent crime rate is 487.8 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

487.8 /100k

Property Crime

1219.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Napier Field, 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	3.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Napier Field sees average highs of 61.7°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Napier Field, AL
Average High — January	61.7°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Napier Field, AL	National Avg
Population	430	—
Median Age	34.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Napier Field vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Napier Field, AL affordable or expensive?

Napier Field's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Napier Field roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $72,000 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Napier Field, AL?

Napier Field's violent crime rate is 487.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1219.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Napier Field?

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

Is Napier Field, AL a good place to live?

Napier Field, AL has a population of 430, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Napier Field?

Napier Field averages 61.7°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Napier Field?

The population of Napier Field, Alabama is 430 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Napier Field?

Key numbers for living in Napier Field: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $72,000, median household income $43,125, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Napier Field side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.