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Opp, AL


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Opp, Alabama

Opp, Alabama, in Covington county, is 51 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 202 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 6,607.

The People and Families of Opp

In Opp, about 55% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Opp, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Opp had a median family income of $32,436.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Opp Housing

Owners occupy 71% of the housing units in Opp.

Commuting

In Opp, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

Opp strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyOpp Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOpp Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Opp Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Opp, AL

Comparing Opp to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime35

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