River Falls is a small town of 500 in Alabama, with a median household income of $34,000
and a 31.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
River Falls 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 River Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All River Falls 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: 86.9
River Falls's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in River Falls costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
River Falls, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$717
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
River Falls'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
River Falls is served primarily by Andalusia City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
River Falls, AL
National Avg
School District
Andalusia City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
River Falls 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.
River Falls's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes River Falls roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,800 and median rent is $717/month.
River Falls'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 River Falls are operated by Andalusia City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
River Falls, AL has a population of 500, a median household income of $34,000, and an unemployment rate of 31.0%.
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.
River Falls 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).
River Falls, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 36474, 36476.
The population of River Falls, Alabama is 500 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in River Falls: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $85,800, median household income $34,000, 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 River Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.