What are the schools like in Opp, AL?

Opp is served primarily by Opp City. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Opp?

The median household income in Opp, AL is $42,956 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Opp, AL?

Opp has an average high temperature of 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Opp, AL affordable or expensive?

Opp's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Opp is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,800 and the median rent is $679 per month.

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

Opp has a violent crime rate of 221.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2041.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Opp, AL a Good Place to Live?

Opp is a small town of 6,741 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,956 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Opp stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Opp 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: 87.8

Opp's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Opp costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Opp, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$679	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,956	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Opp's violent crime rate is 221.9 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

221.9 /100k

Property Crime

2041.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Opp is served primarily by Opp City. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Opp, AL	National Avg
School District	Opp City	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Opp sees average highs of 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Opp, AL
Average High — January	63.2°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	59.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Opp, AL	National Avg
Population	6,741	—
Median Age	46.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Babbie, AL 4 mi Onycha, AL 4 mi Horn Hill, AL 5 mi Kinston, AL 7 mi Sanford, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Opp

Opp, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36467

Opp vs Other Cities

Opp, AL vs Babbie, AL Opp, AL vs Onycha, AL Opp, AL vs Horn Hill, AL Opp, AL vs Kinston, AL Opp, AL vs Sanford, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opp, AL affordable or expensive?

Opp's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Opp roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,800 and median rent is $679/month.

What is the crime rate in Opp, AL?

Opp's violent crime rate is 221.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2041.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Opp?

Public schools in Opp are operated by Opp City. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Opp, AL a good place to live?

Opp, AL has a population of 6,741, a median household income of $42,956, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Opp?

Opp averages 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Opp?

Opp, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36467.

What is the population of Opp?

The population of Opp, Alabama is 6,741 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Opp?

Key numbers for living in Opp: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $111,800, median household income $42,956, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Opp side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.