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Lauderdale County
  • County in Alabama

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C+

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Lauderdale County is located in Alabama with a population of 93,342. Lauderdale County is one of the best places to live in Alabama. In Lauderdale County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Lauderdale County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lauderdale County are highly rated.

About

Population
93,342

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$154,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$701
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Lauderdale County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    294.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    74.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    99.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    796.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,092.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    362
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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