Opelika, AL

Living in Opelika

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 9
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Schools 44
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Residents

30k Population +4.4k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
61% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black42%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$545 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity61%
LP gas2%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Opelika

United States45
Alabama48
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area63
Lee County63

Property Crime in Opelika

United States48
Alabama52
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area60
Lee County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 48 5 0
Mar 55 6 0
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 4 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Opelika

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Opelika, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Opelika, AL

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Lee-Scott Academy
5 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Opelika, AL

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Auburn University
8 miles, SW
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Point University
19 miles, NE
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Tuskegee University
25 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Opelika, AL

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Airports

Airports near Opelika, AL

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Columbus Airport
27 miles, E
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