The Town FilesAlexander City, Alabama
City in Tallapoosa County · population 14,843 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $155,000
- Household income
- $47,022
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 41.8
Alexander City is a city of 14,843 people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The median home is worth $155,000, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Alabama towns, better for cycling than 92% of Alabama towns, better transit than 77% of Alabama towns.
How Alexander City 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 Alexander City is worth $155,000, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $47,022, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $721 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alexander City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $155,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $721 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,022 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.3% | — |
Who lives in Alexander City
| People | Alexander City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Alexander City
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexander City since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 15, 2025 about 4.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Tallapoosa County since 1996
Tallapoosa County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County had 13,046 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,093 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Alexander City itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Alexander City
5 public schools with 2,849 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | 9-12 | 843 | 16.5 |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | PK-2 | 739 | 17.2 |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School | 3-4 | 428 | 20.4 |
| Alexander City Middle School | 7-8 | 427 | 16.4 |
| William L Radney Elementary School | 5-6 | 412 | 17.2 |
Towns near Alexander City
- Dadeville, AL11.4 mi · 3,084 people · home $171,600
- Tallassee, AL26.7 mi · 4,763 people · home $144,600
- Sylacauga, AL27.0 mi · 12,578 people · home $161,200
- Holtville, AL30.0 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
Alexander City questions
Is Alexander City, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alexander City scores better for retirees than 33% of Alabama towns and quieter than 36%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Alexander City?
The median owner-occupied home in Alexander City is valued at $155,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,022, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $721 a month.
What is the weather like in Alexander City?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Alexander City get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alexander City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 15, 2025. 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)