Opelika
City in Alabama, United States
Overview
Opelika is a blend of historic Southern charm and modern growth, offering visitors a friendly, small-town atmosphere with rich local culture. The city boasts quaint downtown streets, thriving arts, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
30,995
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.65°, -85.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,235
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-15.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1307 mm
Internet Speed
290 Mbps
Upload
149 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
6
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUO
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.