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Is Prattville a Good Place to Live? Prattville, Alabama: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Prattville ranks #553 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.4%, #6 of 184) and fast population growth (+1%, #43 of 182), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Prattville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Prattville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Prattville?
Prattville's cost of living index is 89.7, 10% below the US level of 100 and #202 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,313/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $267,391, 11% above the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
| Measure | Prattville | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 89.7#202 of 1,308 | 88.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $267,391#290 of 1,187 | $241,613 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,766/mo#560 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $214,600#276 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,313/mo#543 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 19.4%#378 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Prattville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Prattville is in the Montgomery, AL metro.
Alabama housing market →Is Prattville safe?
Prattville recorded 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 22% below the US rate of 328 and 27% below Alabama's 348. That ranks #470 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #85 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Prattville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,470 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Prattville | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 255#470 of 1,085 | 348 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,470#462 of 1,085 | 1,462 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Prattville?
The median household in Prattville earns $81,337, 2% below the US figure of $83,163 and 22% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.4% (US 4.3%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Prattville | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $81,337#593 of 1,312 | $66,659 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.4%#19 of 1,058 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 10.7%#553 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1%#233 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Prattville?
The median resident of Prattville is 36.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 36.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #562 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Prattville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.9 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 36.6%#562 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 67.4% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Prattville's schools and health?
Prattville's 7 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 18.5 students per teacher and $11,214 spent per pupil. 38.4% of adults are obese and 12% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Prattville | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 88.2% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 18.5#874 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $11,214#1038 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 38.4%#1033 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 12%#794 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 16.9%#618 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 8.3%#414 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,100 students are enrolled in Prattville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Prattville?
The average commute in Prattville is 23.9 minutes (Alabama 26); 0.1% of workers take transit and 7.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Prattville scores 7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.9°F and winters 50.3°F, with 51.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Prattville | AlabamaAL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23.9 min#672 of 1,312 | 26 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 5.3%#614 of 1,312 | 7.2% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 83.2% | 80.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0% | 1.2% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7.5% | 8.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7#1236 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Alabama is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.8 | 36.5 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 64.7 | 40.4 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 46.5 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 52.6 | 4 |
| May | 86 | 61.3 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 69 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 72.1 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 93.6 | 71.4 | 4 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 66.3 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 80.2 | 54.5 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 43.3 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 61.9 | 38.6 | 5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Montgomery Airport.
| Measure | Prattville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 66.4°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 50.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 51.2 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Montgomery Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Prattville?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Prattville's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Autauga County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 51% of US counties.
| Measure | Prattville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.15%#680 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Autauga County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Autauga County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 74% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 72% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0062% | 69% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0046% | 63% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0019% | 49% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0012% | 39% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Prattville compare with similar-size cities?
Prattville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #104 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 39,482.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #553 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 | 23.9 min |
| Dover, DEPop. 39,837 | #1203 | 44.9 | $60,199 | $1,344/mo | 847 | 22.9 min |
| Pine Bluff, ARPop. 39,743 | #1307 | 34.7 | $42,718 | $855/mo | 1,393 | 19.3 min |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #1003 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 | 15.6 min |
| Bettendorf, IAPop. 39,647 | #166 | 65.5 | $100,495 | $1,187/mo | 94 | 19.8 min |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #115 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data | 29.1 min |
| Menomonee Falls, WIPop. 39,539 | #95 | 68.6 | $100,238 | $1,313/mo | 90 | 20.8 min |
| Grants Pass, ORPop. 39,311 | #1122 | 47.5 | $59,646 | $1,217/mo | 369 | 18.2 min |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #387 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 | 21.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Prattville compare with the rest of Alabama?
Prattville ranks #7 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 57.3 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 22% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 27% below the statewide rate. Homes are 11% above the typical Alabama home.
| City | Rank in AL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, ALPop. 60,106 | #1 | 72.1 | $134,655 | $1,453/mo | 152 |
| Vestavia Hills, ALPop. 38,616 | #2 | 70.9 | $134,369 | $1,515/mo | 69 |
| Hoover, ALPop. 92,642 | #3 | 67.9 | $109,253 | $1,457/mo | 66 |
| Alabaster, ALPop. 33,917 | #4 | 64.3 | $91,357 | $1,372/mo | 95 |
| Daphne, ALPop. 29,453 | #5 | 62.7 | $87,250 | $1,388/mo | 57 |
| Auburn, ALPop. 80,594 | #6 | 59.8 | $63,668 | $1,098/mo | 99 |
| Prattville, ALPop. 39,482 | #7 | 57.3 | $81,337 | $1,313/mo | 255 |
| Northport, ALPop. 31,218 | #8 | 57.0 | $80,913 | $982/mo | 387 |
| Huntsville, ALPop. 222,791 | #9 | 56.8 | $74,714 | $1,171/mo | 399 |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #10 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 |
| Decatur, ALPop. 57,361 | #11 | 52.2 | $61,563 | $896/mo | 634 |
| Enterprise, ALPop. 29,505 | #12 | 51.7 | $73,125 | $1,098/mo | 753 |
| Florence, ALPop. 41,701 | #13 | 51.5 | $52,174 | $820/mo | 543 |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #14 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 |
| Mobile, ALPop. 203,416 | #15 | 47.2 | $53,558 | $1,068/mo | 588 |
| Dothan, ALPop. 71,514 | #16 | 47.2 | $55,792 | $960/mo | 801 |
| Montgomery, ALPop. 197,494 | #17 | 46.5 | $56,811 | $1,089/mo | 645 |
| Phenix City, ALPop. 38,499 | #18 | 45.3 | $50,053 | $967/mo | 708 |
| Gadsden, ALPop. 33,374 | #19 | 44.4 | $40,345 | $808/mo | 398 |
| Birmingham, ALPop. 198,173 | #20 | 41.1 | $46,051 | $1,107/mo | 1,239 |
All 20 Alabama cities we track, by overall score. Alabama statewide: median income $66,659, violent crime 348.3 per 100,000.
How is Prattville's score calculated?
Prattville scores 57.3 out of 100, #553 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Alabama's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Prattville. Similar-size median 52.9.
64.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Prattville's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
80.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Prattville. Similar-size median 52.2.
47.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Prattville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
46.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Prattville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
78.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Prattville. Similar-size median 46.7.
55.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Prattville. Similar-size median 44.2.
56.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Prattville. Similar-size median 47.3.
38.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Prattville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
31.6 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
49.2 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Prattville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Prattville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Prattville
Is Prattville, AL a good place to live?
Prattville ranks #553 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 208 small cities and #7 of 20 in Alabama. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (2.4%, #6 of 184) and fast population growth (+1%, #43 of 182), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Prattville?
Prattville's cost of living index is 89.7, 10% below the US level of 100 and #202 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,313/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $267,391, 11% above the typical Alabama home ($241,613).
What is the crime rate in Prattville?
Prattville recorded 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 22% below the US rate of 328 and 27% below Alabama's 348. That ranks #470 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #85 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Prattville Police Department. Property crime runs 1,470 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Prattville?
The median household in Prattville earns $81,337, 2% below the US figure of $83,163 and 22% above Alabama ($66,659). Unemployment is 2.4% (US 4.3%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Prattville?
Median rent in Prattville is $1,313/mo (Census), #543 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,766/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Prattville?
The typical home value in Prattville is $267,391, up 3.3% in a year, against $241,613 for Alabama and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $214,600.
How are the public schools in Prattville?
Prattville's 7 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Alabama 88.2%), with 18.5 students per teacher and $11,214 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Prattville?
The average commute is 23.9 minutes, #672 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26 minutes across Alabama. 5.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Prattville?
Prattville averages 66.4°F over the year, 81.9°F in summer and 50.3°F in winter, with 51.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Prattville walkable?
Prattville scores 7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Prattville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Autauga County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, tornado, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 51% of US counties.
Who lives in Prattville?
Prattville has 39,482 residents. The median resident of Prattville is 36.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 36.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #562 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 67.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Prattville compare with the rest of Alabama?
Prattville ranks #7 of the 20 Alabama cities we track, with a score of 57.3 against Alabama's statewide 48.5. Its households earn 22% above the Alabama median. Violent crime is 27% below the statewide rate. Homes are 11% above the typical Alabama home.
What cities are similar in size to Prattville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Prattville's population of 39,482 are Dover, DE (#1203 overall), Pine Bluff, AR (#1307 overall), Hutchinson, KS (#1003 overall), Bettendorf, IA (#166 overall), and Kailua (Honolulu County), HI (#115 overall). Prattville is #553.