What are the schools like in Penton, AL?

Penton is served primarily by Chambers County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Penton?

The median household income in Penton, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Penton, AL?

Penton has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

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

Penton has a violent crime rate of 354.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2135.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Penton, AL a Good Place to Live?

Penton is a small town of 65 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Penton stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Penton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Penton 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 Penton metro area.

Metric	Penton, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Penton's violent crime rate is 354.8 per 100,000 residents — 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

354.8 /100k

Property Crime

2135.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Penton is served primarily by Chambers County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Penton, AL	National Avg
School District	Chambers County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	49.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Penton sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Penton, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Penton, AL	National Avg
Population	65	—
Median Age	65.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	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	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	66.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Abanda, AL 6 mi Five Points, AL 7 mi La Fayette, AL 9 mi Wadley, AL 10 mi Daviston, AL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Penton

Penton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36862

Penton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penton, AL affordable or expensive?

Penton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Penton, AL?

Penton's violent crime rate is 354.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2135.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Penton?

Public schools in Penton are operated by Chambers County. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Penton, AL a good place to live?

Penton, AL has a population of 65, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Penton?

Penton averages 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Penton?

Penton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36862.

What is the population of Penton?

The population of Penton, Alabama is 65 with a median age of 65.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Penton?

Key numbers for living in Penton: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Penton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.