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Lauderdale County

#7 in Best Counties to Live in Alabama
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Alabama
  • 2 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Lauderdale County is located in Alabama with a population of 92,590. 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.
    Population
    92,590

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $126,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $633
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Lauderdale County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      294.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      74.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      99.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      796.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,092.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      362
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Lauderdale County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,888
    National
    $55,322
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      Lauderdale County Reviews

      2 reviews
      Lauderdale County is an amazing place to live and an amazing place to raise a family. The crime rate is low, the surrounding schools are high-achieving, and there are always numerous events to be apart of such as the W.C. Handy Festival and the Trail of Tears memorial in Waterloo.
      • Sept 18 2017
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      I love how closely knitted together the community here is, and how everyone seems to know one another very well. Everyone is very friendly, and they welcome you with open arms.
      • Nov 28 2016
      • Overall Experience