Opp, AL
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Opp, Alabama

Life in Opp research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Opp over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Opp based on the most recently available data.

6,709 Population
$118,903 Median home value
$41,347 Median income
84 Cost of living -16% vs US
$720 Median rent
5.2% Unemployment
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Opp SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 4/10
Housing 4/10
Affordability 7/10
Diversity 8/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 6/10
Education 4/10
Commute 7/10

Crime in Opp summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Opp. Key points include:

  • There were 153 total crimes in Opp in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Opp is 2,263.3 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Opp is 221.9 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Opp is 2,041.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Opp is 6.80% above the national average.

153
Total Crimes
6.80%
Above National Average
Opp
US

Crime In Opp Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Opp
/ 100k People
Alabama
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 153 2,263.3 1,924.9 2,119.2
Violent Crime 15 221.9 359.9 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 8.7 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 34.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 13 192.3 291.4 256.0
Property Crime 138 2,041.4 1,565.1 1,760.0
Burglary 19 281.1 243.5 229.0
Larceny 113 1,671.6 1,148.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 6 88.8 173.0 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Opp summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Opp. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Opp is 84 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Opp is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Opp is $118,903.

  • The median income in Opp is $41,347.

84
Opp's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Opp
US

Cost Of Living In Opp Comparison Table

Living Expense Opp Alabama National Average
Overall 84 91 100
Services 95 95 100
Groceries 93 96 100
Health 54 74 100
Housing 91 96 100
Transportation 99 95 100
Utilities 89 95 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Opp, AL Weather

  • The average high in Opp is 77.7° and the average low is 54.1°.

  • There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 60.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.

StatOpp
Average Annual High77.7
Average Annual Low54.1
Annual Precipitation Days74.1
Average Annual Precipitation60.0
Average Annual Snowfall0.2
77.7°
Average High
74.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Opp Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Opp

The current population in Opp is 6,709. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 6,709 -0.6%
2023 6,752 0.2%
2022 6,741 1.0%
2021 6,671 4.2%
2020 6,405 -0.8%
2019 6,455 -1.0%
2018 6,520 -0.9%
2017 6,580 -0.8%
2016 6,635 -0.5%
2015 6,665 -0.1%
2014 6,675 -0.1%
2013 6,682 0.0%
2012 6,680 -0.2%
2011 6,691 -0.1%
2010 6,701 -

Race / Ethnicity in Opp

White 78.6% (5,273)
African American 16.3% (1,093)
American Indian 0.5% (35)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.8% (52)
Two Or More 2.6% (177)
Hispanic 1.2% (79)
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Opp is:

  • 78.6% White with 5,273 White residents.

  • 16.3% African American with 1,093 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 52 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 177 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 79 Hispanic residents.

Race Opp AL USA
White 78.6% 63.4% 57.4%
African American 16.3% 25.6% 11.9%
American Indian 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 1.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 2.6% 3.3% 4.3%
Hispanic 1.2% 5.6% 19.3%

Gender in Opp

Female 53.6% (3,598)
Male 46.4% (3,110)
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  • Opp is 53.6% female with 3,598 female residents.

  • Opp is 46.4% male with 3,110 male residents.

Gender Opp AL USA
Female 53.6% 51.4% 50.5%
Male 46.4% 48.6% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Opp for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 7.0% (469)
9-12th Grade 10.0% (670)
High School / GED 40.0% (2,683)
Some College 20.0% (1,341)
Associate's Degree 14.0% (939)
Bachelor's Degree 6.0% (402)
Master's Degree 3.0% (201)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 7.0% of adults in Opp completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Opp completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Opp completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Opp completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Opp completed associate's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Opp completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Opp completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Opp completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Opp completed doctorate degree.

Education Opp AL USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 40.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 14.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 6.0% 17.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Opp, Alabama

Less than $10,000 7.4% (49,567)
$10,000 to $14,999 11.8% (79,308)
$15,000 to $24,999 13.5% (90,461)
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% (54,276)
$35,000 to $49,999 17.7% (118,467)
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% (118,219)
$75,000 to $99,999 6.3% (42,132)
$100,000 to $149,999 10.3% (68,899)
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% (21,314)
$200,000 or more 4.2% (28,253)
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  • 7.4% of households in Opp earn Less than $10,000.

  • 11.8% of households in Opp earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Opp earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Opp earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Opp earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Opp earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Opp earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Opp earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Opp earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.2% of households in Opp earn $200,000 or more.

Income Opp AL USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 6.3% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.8% 4.7% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.5% 8.8% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 8.5% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 17.7% 11.8% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 16.7% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.3% 12.7% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.3% 15.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 7.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 4.2% 7.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)