White Hall is a small town of 752 in Alabama, with a median household income of $33,571
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
White Hall stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Hall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Hall 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
White Hall's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in White Hall costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
White Hall, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,208
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Hall's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
82.3 /100k
Property Crime
534.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White Hall is served primarily by Lowndes County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Hall, AL
National Avg
School District
Lowndes County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Hall sees average highs of 57.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
White Hall's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes White Hall roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,400 and median rent is $1,208/month.
White Hall's violent crime rate is 82.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White Hall are operated by Lowndes County.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Hall, AL has a population of 752, a median household income of $33,571, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
White Hall averages 57.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Hall, AL is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 36040, 36752, 36785.
The population of White Hall, Alabama is 752 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Hall: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $68,400, median household income $33,571, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Hall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.