Reform is a small town of 1,913 in Alabama, with a median household income of $32,375
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Reform stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Reform is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Reform 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: 90.0
Reform's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Reform costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Reform, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$345
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Reform's violent crime rate is 208.0 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.0 /100k
Property Crime
1248.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Reform is served primarily by Pickens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Reform, AL
National Avg
School District
Pickens County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Reform sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Reform's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Reform roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,000 and median rent is $345/month.
Reform's violent crime rate is 208.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1248.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Reform are operated by Pickens County.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Reform, AL has a population of 1,913, a median household income of $32,375, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Reform averages 54.9°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Reform, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35481.
The population of Reform, Alabama is 1,913 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Reform: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $91,000, median household income $32,375, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reform side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.