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Wetumpka is a small town of 7,129 in Alabama, with a median household income of $54,477
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wetumpka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wetumpka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wetumpka 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: 90.8
Wetumpka's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wetumpka costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wetumpka, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$172,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$976
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,477
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wetumpka's violent crime rate is 165.5 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
165.5 /100k
Property Crime
1310.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wetumpka is served primarily by Elmore County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wetumpka, AL
National Avg
School District
Elmore County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wetumpka sees average highs of 60.2°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Wetumpka's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wetumpka roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $172,200 and median rent is $976/month.
Wetumpka's violent crime rate is 165.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1310.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wetumpka are operated by Elmore County.
The district has 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wetumpka, AL has a population of 7,129, a median household income of $54,477, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Wetumpka averages 60.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wetumpka, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36092.
The population of Wetumpka, Alabama is 7,129 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wetumpka: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $172,200, median household income $54,477, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wetumpka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
