Red Level is a small town of 476 in Alabama, with a median household income of $41,875
and a 16.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Red Level stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Red Level is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Red Level 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: 86.0
Red Level's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Red Level costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Red Level, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$658
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Red Level's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.1 /100k
Property Crime
1287.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Red Level is served primarily by Covington County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Red Level, AL
National Avg
School District
Covington County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Red Level sees average highs of 60.5°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Red Level's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Red Level roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,400 and median rent is $658/month.
Red Level's violent crime rate is 205.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1287.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Red Level are operated by Covington County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Red Level, AL has a population of 476, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 16.3%.
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.
Red Level averages 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Red Level, Alabama is 476 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Red Level: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $81,400, median household income $41,875, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Red Level side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
