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Opp, Alabama

Introduction to 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.

Opp History

The City of Opp adopted its present name in 1901. It was named after Henry Opp, a German lawyer, who worked for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. The arrival of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad helped Opp to develop as “The City of Opportunity." It is located in Covington County, which was founded on December 17, 1821, and was named for Brigadier General Leonard Covington.

Opp and nearby Attractions

  • Frank Jackson State Park
  • Delta Plaza Shopping Center
  • Lacy Black Rushing Museum
  • Conecuh National Forest
  • Florala State Park

Things To Do In Opp

The Frank Jackson State Park offers several recreational facilities such as fishing, camping, hiking, and water sports. There's a natural island with a boardwalk and walking path. Every year the city organizes the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo on the first weekend of April. It has rattlesnake demonstrations, a songwriter competition, arts, and crafts. The Delta Plaza Shopping Center is the local shopping center.

Opp Transportation

Dothan Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Opp Higher Education

Douglas Macarthur State Technical College is located in the city. Troy State University-Main Campus, George C. Wallace State Community Colleg-Dothan, Okaloos-Walton Community College, and many other colleges and universities offer higher educational opportunities.

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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