What are the schools like in White Plains, AL?

White Plains is served primarily by Calhoun County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in White Plains?

The median household income in White Plains, AL is $56,922 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.1%.

What is the weather like in White Plains, AL?

White Plains has an average high temperature of 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in White Plains, AL?

White Plains has a violent crime rate of 544.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1986.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is White Plains, AL a Good Place to Live?

White Plains is a small town of 815 in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,922 and a 18.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: White Plains's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All White Plains 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 White Plains metro area.

Metric	White Plains, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,922	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

White Plains's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

544.9 /100k

Property Crime

1986.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

White Plains is served primarily by Calhoun County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	White Plains, AL	National Avg
School District	Calhoun County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

White Plains sees average highs of 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	White Plains, AL
Average High — January	53.3°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	White Plains, AL	National Avg
Population	815	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	47.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.6%	22.2%
65 and over	25.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jacksonville, AL 5 mi Choccolocco, AL 6 mi Nances Creek, AL 7 mi Weaver, AL 7 mi Anniston, AL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in White Plains

White Plains, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36207

White Plains vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Plains, AL affordable or expensive?

White Plains has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $56,922.

What is the crime rate in White Plains, AL?

White Plains's violent crime rate is 544.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1986.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in White Plains?

Public schools in White Plains are operated by Calhoun County. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is White Plains, AL a good place to live?

White Plains, AL has a population of 815, a median household income of $56,922, and an unemployment rate of 18.1%. 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 White Plains?

White Plains averages 53.3°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in White Plains?

White Plains, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36207.

What is the population of White Plains?

The population of White Plains, Alabama is 815 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in White Plains?

Key numbers for living in White Plains: median home N/A, median household income $56,922, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Plains side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.