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Nauvoo is a small town of 168 in Alabama, with a median household income of $43,214
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nauvoo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nauvoo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nauvoo 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: 86.6
Nauvoo's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nauvoo costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nauvoo, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,214
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nauvoo's violent crime rate is 181.0 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.0 /100k
Property Crime
1597.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nauvoo is served primarily by Walker County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nauvoo, AL
National Avg
School District
Walker County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
53.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nauvoo sees average highs of 52.0°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 61.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Nauvoo's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nauvoo roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,800 and median rent is $725/month.
Nauvoo's violent crime rate is 181.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1597.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nauvoo are operated by Walker County.
The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 4.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nauvoo, AL has a population of 168, a median household income of $43,214, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
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.
Nauvoo averages 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.8 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nauvoo, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35578.
The population of Nauvoo, Alabama is 168 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nauvoo: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $78,800, median household income $43,214, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nauvoo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
