The Town FilesAddison, Alabama
Town in Winston County · population 659 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,600
- Household income
- $56,384
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 41.5
Addison is a town of 659 people in Winston County, Alabama. The median home is worth $110,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Alabama towns, quieter than 86% of Alabama towns.
How Addison ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Addison is worth $110,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $56,384, which is more affordable than 91% of Alabama towns. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Addison | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,384 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Addison
| People | Addison | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Addison
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addison since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 25, 1964 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 31, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on January 24, 1997.
Severe weather in Winston County since 1996
Winston County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winston County
Winston County had 7,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,725 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Addison itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Addison
2 public schools with 584 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary School | PK-6 | 328 | 18.2 |
| Addison High School | 7-12 | 256 | 16.0 |
Towns near Addison
- West Point, AL12.5 mi · 584 people · home $221,600
- Double Springs, AL12.6 mi · 1,119 people · home $153,500
- South Vinemont, AL18.1 mi · 558 people · home $170,000
- Good Hope, AL18.9 mi · 2,483 people · home $203,100
- Cullman, AL19.4 mi · 18,213 people · home $238,900
- Falkville, AL19.5 mi · 1,197 people · home $139,600
- Dodge City, AL20.0 mi · 548 people · home $147,100
- Moulton, AL20.6 mi · 3,398 people · home $123,900
Addison questions
Is Addison, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Addison scores better for retirees than 20% of Alabama towns and quieter than 86%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Addison?
The median owner-occupied home in Addison is valued at $110,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,384, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Addison?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Addison get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Addison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 25, 1964. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)