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Opelika, AL

Founded 1854Lee CountyElev. 246 m
Population
31,944
Median home
$213,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Opelika

Opelika is home to roughly 31,944 residents. Opelika was founded in 1854 and sits in Lee County. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $58,763. Homes carry a median value of $213,700, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.3%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,944
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$58,763
Per-capita income
$33,595
Poverty rate
15%
High-school grad or higher
88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
21.1 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.3%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black36.4%
Asian1.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.4%
Sales & office18.7%
Production, transportation & material moving17.4%
Service17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$213,700
Median gross rent
$947/mo
Owner-occupied
68.8%
Median year built
1990
Households
13,121
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Opelika has 14 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading25%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Beauregard High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Opelika High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fox Run SchoolMiddleGrades 6–6
Opelika Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Sanford Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Beauregard Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Carver Primary SchoolElementary
Dixie Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jeter Primary SchoolElementary
Morris Avenue Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Northside SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Southview Primary SchoolElementary
West Forest Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Opelika Learning CenterOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime81% above national
Opelika698
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 168% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Opelika2,835
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 77% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Opelika Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Opelika.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Lee County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Opelika is in Lee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Opelika was founded in 1854 and sits in Lee County. Elevation ~246 m.

Map of Opelika
Opelika, AL
Where Opelika is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lee County CourthouseSpring VillaU.S. Post OfficeDarden, Dr. J.W., House
Notable people from Opelika
William Louis DickinsonMonzavous EdwardsMorris FinleyRobert L. HowardLardarius WebbWill HerringErick StricklandSharon WarrenJ. Curry StreetJoe Beckwith
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Nearby cities
Auburn (8 mi)Phenix (25 mi)Montgomery (56 mi)Millbrook (59 mi)Prattville (64 mi)Troy (69 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Opelika, AL (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Opelika, Alabama.

Charles Marlin Hall, 63
Opelika · Lee County · 36804
Joseph Charles Wilson, 49
Opelika · Lee County · 36801
AKA Jojo Wilson
Mcdarious Tyrell Woods, 52
Opelika · 36801
AKA Mac, Mac Turell
Anthony Tyrone Harris, 57
Opelika · Lee County · 36804
John Edward Allen, 72
Opelika · Lee County · 36804
James Jimmy Carter, 64
Opelika · Lee County · 36801
James Richard Harris, 43
Opelika · Lee County · 36804
James Don Johnson, 41
Opelika · Lee County · 36804
AKA James Johnson, James Don Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Opelika — frequently asked

What is the population of Opelika, Alabama?
Opelika has a population of about 31,944, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Opelika?
The median home value in Opelika is $213,700, and the median gross rent is $947/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Opelika safe? What is the crime rate?
Opelika Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 698 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Opelika face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lee County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, heat wave.
How many schools are in Opelika?
Opelika has 14 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Opelika?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Opelika. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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