Uniontown is a small town of 1,754 in Alabama, with a median household income of $24,355
and a 21.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Uniontown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Uniontown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Uniontown 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: 83.3
Uniontown's overall cost of living index is 83.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Uniontown costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Uniontown, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$510
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,355
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Uniontown's violent crime rate is 364.4 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
364.4 /100k
Property Crime
52.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Uniontown is served primarily by Perry County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Uniontown, AL
National Avg
School District
Perry County
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Uniontown sees average highs of 56.6°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 55.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Uniontown's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Uniontown roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,600 and median rent is $510/month.
Uniontown's violent crime rate is 364.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 52.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Uniontown are operated by Perry County.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Uniontown, AL has a population of 1,754, a median household income of $24,355, and an unemployment rate of 21.0%.
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.
Uniontown averages 56.6°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.4 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Uniontown, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36786.
The population of Uniontown, Alabama is 1,754 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Uniontown: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $71,600, median household income $24,355, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Uniontown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
