Level Plains is a small town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,825. It is part of the Ozark micropolitan statistical area. Level Plains was ranked as a city from 2010 to 2020, but due to a population decline reverted to a town after the 2020 Census.

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Area code334

Living in Level Plains

Housing in Level Plains

$211K▼ 0.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Level Plains home is worth about $211,000, down 0.7% in a year, 13% below the Alabama typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Level Plains

Safety Grade D

Level Plains reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 87% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Level Plains 8.7

Alabama 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Level Plains 16.3

Alabama 15

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Level Plains

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Most working residents leave Level Plains for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Enterprise (20%), Dothan (13%) and Ozark (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Enterprise

20%

Dothan

13%

Ozark

Daleville

1%Work in townlive and work in Level Plains 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 109Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Level Plains →

Health in Level Plains

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Alabama

4better than AL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.9%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offAL 9.6% · better 16.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityAL 19.2% · better

Care nearby

Medical Center EnterpriseEnterprise · 5.2 mi · ER

Enterprise Children's Center and Family MedicineEnterprise · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Level Plains · CMS · HRSAHealth in Level Plains →

Natural hazards in Level Plains

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

11Does Level Plains flood?paid flood claims since 1994 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Level Plains

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Level Plains →

Climate in Level Plains

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Level Plains has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter

78° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Level Plains get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 21, with the last in spring around Mar 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Level Plains →