What are the schools like in Samson, AL?

Samson is served primarily by Geneva County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Samson?

The median household income in Samson, AL is $29,338 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Samson, AL?

Samson has an average high temperature of 61.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Samson, AL affordable or expensive?

Samson's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Samson is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $75,200 and the median rent is $642 per month.

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

Samson has a violent crime rate of 215.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 646.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Samson, AL a Good Place to Live?

Samson is a small town of 1,513 in Alabama, with a median household income of $29,338 and a 12.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Samson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Samson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Samson 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: 85.4

Samson's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Samson costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Samson, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$75,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$642	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,338	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Samson's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.5 /100k

Property Crime

646.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Samson is served primarily by Geneva County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Samson, AL	National Avg
School District	Geneva County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Samson sees average highs of 61.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 62.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Samson, AL
Average High — January	61.8°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	62.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Samson, AL	National Avg
Population	1,513	—
Median Age	44.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coffee Springs, AL 9 mi Kinston, AL 10 mi Geneva, AL 11 mi Eunola, AL 14 mi Onycha, AL 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Samson

Samson, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36477

Samson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson, AL affordable or expensive?

Samson's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Samson roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $75,200 and median rent is $642/month.

What is the crime rate in Samson, AL?

Samson's violent crime rate is 215.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 646.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Samson?

Public schools in Samson are operated by Geneva County. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 10.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Samson, AL a good place to live?

Samson, AL has a population of 1,513, a median household income of $29,338, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Samson?

Samson averages 61.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Samson?

Samson, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36477.

What is the population of Samson?

The population of Samson, Alabama is 1,513 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Samson?

Key numbers for living in Samson: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $75,200, median household income $29,338, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Samson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.