Ranburne is a small town of 547 in Alabama, with a median household income of $75,500
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ranburne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ranburne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ranburne 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: 92.8
Ranburne's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ranburne costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ranburne, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$202,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$878
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Ranburne's violent crime rate is 459.8 per 100,000 residents
— 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
459.8 /100k
Property Crime
1609.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ranburne is served primarily by Cleburne County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ranburne, AL
National Avg
School District
Cleburne County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ranburne sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Ranburne's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ranburne roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $202,300 and median rent is $878/month.
Ranburne's violent crime rate is 459.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1609.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ranburne are operated by Cleburne County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ranburne, AL has a population of 547, a median household income of $75,500, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Ranburne averages 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ranburne, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36273.
The population of Ranburne, Alabama is 547 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ranburne: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $202,300, median household income $75,500, crime index 103 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ranburne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
