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Opp’s story
Opp in pictures
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
OppAL
A town of 6,709. Nearly 14.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
6,709
+1.7% since 2010
Typical home
$117K
−4.8% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
44.9
years
Jobs based here
2,102
Balanced
What makes Opp stand out
The 3 things Opp does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#6 most conserved land in AL
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
14.9% of the town is conserved land.
$117Ktypical home
Housing
$117K typical home
51% below the AL typical home
Down 4.8% in a year.
B+School Grade
Schools
#42 for schools in AL
of 180 towns
School Grade B+.
Get outside
2 miles of trails in Opp
14.9% of the town is conserved land, across 3 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Opp’s report card
Outdoors2 miof trails · 14.9% conservedHousing$117K51% below the AL typical homeSchoolsB+Beats 68% of AL districtsHealthDHealthier than 6% of U.S. townsHazards89/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageSafetyC−Less crime than 22% of U.S. townsClimate91°/37°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowCommute17 miHalf of commuters travel less
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Weather
Forecast →86°
Mostly Cloudy
H 91° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Opp vs New Brockton - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- dylan reisnourSports Illustrated · Sep 24
- Opp High School (AL) Volleyballmaxpreps.com · Sep 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Opp. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
14.9% of Opp is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
14.9%conserved
14.9%
conserved · 2,330 of 15,681 acres
2.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
#6
most conserved land in AL
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Frank Jackson State Park | 0.8 mi | 2,284 |
| 2. Veterans Memorial Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Donaldson Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Opp home is worth about $117K
The typical Opp home is worth about $117,000, down 4.8% in a year, 51% below the Alabama typical home.
$117KZillow home value
Typical home value
Opp$117K
Alabama$242K
−4.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Opp’s public schools outperform 68% of Alabama districts
The public schools Opp’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Alabama’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opp Elementary School | PK–4 | 547 | A+ |
| Opp Middle School | 5–8 | 379 | B |
| Opp High School | 9–12 | 396 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AL on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Opp beats the Alabama average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Alabama
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Opp | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 78% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 8% |
Mizell Memorial Hospital
0.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
20th
percentile among AL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 1998
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 22% of U.S. towns
Opp reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 78% report less. Within Alabama, it does better than 43% of towns.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Opp3.7
Alabama3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Opp21.8
Alabama15
U.S.15.5
22nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
43rd
percentile among AL towns
25
violent crimes reported in 2025
146
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Opp has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–62°
Spring53–78°
Summer69–91°
Fall54–79°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Opp
About one in 4 of Opp’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Andalusia (15%), Dothan (5%) and Enterprise (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
25%work in town
Where working residents work
In Opp25%
Andalusia15%
Dothan5%
Enterprise4%
Montgomery3%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,102
jobs based in Opp
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Famous people from Opp
9 notable people were born in Opp.
T
Tonya WashingtonAmerican basketball player · born 1977J
James LoganAmerican football player · born 1972L
Lamar RogersAmerican football player · born 1967T
Tim JessieAmerican football player · born 1963M
Mike DuBoseAmerican college football player, college football coach · born 1953M
MooskiMusical artistAbout Opp
City in Alabama, United States
Opp is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 6,771. Opp is named after Henry Opp, a lawyer for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 6,771
- Area
- 25 sq mi
- Elevation
- 338 ft
- ZIP code
- 36467
- Area code
- 334
Opp’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Opp.
BabbieHorn HillOpp
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