What are the schools like in Whatley, AL?

School district data for Whatley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Whatley?

The median household income in Whatley, AL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 41.1%.

What is the weather like in Whatley, AL?

Whatley has an average high temperature of 59.2°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

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

Whatley has a violent crime rate of 326.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1562.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whatley, AL a Good Place to Live?

Whatley is a small town of 215 in Alabama, with a median household income of N/A and a 41.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Whatley stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Whatley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Whatley metro area.

Metric	Whatley, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$163,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Whatley's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

326.0 /100k

Property Crime

1562.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Whatley, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	16.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whatley sees average highs of 59.2°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 61.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whatley, AL
Average High — January	59.2°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	61.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Whatley, AL	National Avg
Population	215	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	41.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grove Hill, AL 5 mi Fulton, AL 10 mi Jackson, AL 13 mi Thomasville, AL 18 mi Rockville, AL 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Whatley

Whatley, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36482

Whatley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whatley, AL affordable or expensive?

Whatley has a median home value of $163,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Whatley, AL?

Whatley's violent crime rate is 326.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whatley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Whatley, AL a good place to live?

Whatley, AL has a population of 215, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 41.1%. 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 Whatley?

Whatley averages 59.2°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.4 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Whatley?

Whatley, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36482.

What is the population of Whatley?

The population of Whatley, Alabama is 215 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whatley?

Key numbers for living in Whatley: median home $163,400, median household income N/A, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whatley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.