Auburn, AL
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 49,074 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
The Tigers' fans are located slightly west of the Alabama-Georgia state line, an hour and a half from the booming Atlanta metropolis.
Cultural Attractions
Auburn University provides a theater and a museum, while the city's various clubs offer such activities as modern dance lessons and bridge.
Recreation
With football Saturdays playing such a large part in Auburn life, the city turns into the fifth most populous in Alabama when the Tigers have home games.
Historical
"War Eagle," Auburn's battle cry, dates to 1892, when the first Auburn-Georgia football game was played. A spectator and veteran of the Civil War had a pet eagle that flew over the stadium as the Tigers went on to defeat Georgia.
Economy
Auburn University provides a majority of the jobs in the area, employing over 7,000.
| Population [details] | 49,074 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 81.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 173.17 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 56.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 59.33 °F/37.24 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91 °F/69.11 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 53.70 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 128 |
| Cost of living [details] | 96 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Nashville-Davidson (247.43 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN (32.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Wineries |
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