Slocomb is a small town of 1,860 in Alabama, with a median household income of $38,125
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Slocomb stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Slocomb is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Slocomb 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: 87.8
Slocomb's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Slocomb costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Slocomb, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$766
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Slocomb's violent crime rate is 19.0 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
19.0 /100k
Property Crime
289.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Slocomb is served primarily by Geneva County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Slocomb, 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
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Slocomb sees average highs of 61.8°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Slocomb's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Slocomb roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,500 and median rent is $766/month.
Slocomb's violent crime rate is 19.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Slocomb 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. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Slocomb, AL has a population of 1,860, a median household income of $38,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Slocomb averages 61.8°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Slocomb, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36375.
The population of Slocomb, Alabama is 1,860 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Slocomb: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $92,500, median household income $38,125, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Slocomb side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.