Whitesboro is a small town of 2,134 in Alabama, with a median household income of $63,516
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Whitesboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Whitesboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Whitesboro 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: 90.6
Whitesboro's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Whitesboro costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Whitesboro, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$925
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,516
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
237.6 /100k
Property Crime
1252.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Whitesboro is served primarily by Etowah County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Whitesboro, AL
National Avg
School District
Etowah County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Whitesboro sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 56.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Whitesboro's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Whitesboro roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,000 and median rent is $925/month.
Whitesboro's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Whitesboro are operated by Etowah County.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Whitesboro, AL has a population of 2,134, a median household income of $63,516, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
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.
Whitesboro averages 49.2°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.8 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Whitesboro, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35956.
The population of Whitesboro, Alabama is 2,134 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Whitesboro: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $118,000, median household income $63,516, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whitesboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.