The Town FilesAliceville, Alabama
City in Pickens County · population 2,177 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,300
- Household income
- $39,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 32.7
Aliceville is a city of 2,177 people in Pickens County, Alabama. The median home is worth $124,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 95% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 94% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Alabama towns.
How Aliceville 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 Aliceville is worth $124,300, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $39,167, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $702 a month. 45.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Aliceville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $702 | $834 |
| Median household income | $39,167 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 45.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Aliceville
| People | Aliceville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 36.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Aliceville
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 60.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aliceville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 3, 1966 about 8.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 46 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Pickens County since 1996
Pickens County has been included in 19 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 |
| September 11, 2017 | Hurricane | EM-3389: Hurricane Irma |
Jobs and pay in Pickens County
Pickens County had 3,718 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,820 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Aliceville itself the ACS puts it at 13.8%.
Public schools in Aliceville
2 public schools with 764 students, about 23.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliceville Elementary School | PK-6 | 433 | 21.7 |
| Aliceville High School | 7-12 | 331 | 27.6 |
Towns near Aliceville
- Carrollton, AL10.2 mi · 1,023 people · home $145,800
- Pickensville, AL10.8 mi · 557 people · home $159,800
- Reform, AL19.4 mi · 1,520 people · home $102,700
- Gordo, AL20.2 mi · 1,628 people · home $118,900
- Macon, MS23.0 mi · 2,582 people · home $97,400
- Eutaw, AL24.3 mi · 2,937 people · home $99,100
- New Hope, MS25.4 mi · 3,161 people · home $238,200
- Brooksville, MS25.4 mi · 915 people · home $100,000
Aliceville questions
Is Aliceville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Aliceville scores better for retirees than 94% of Alabama towns and quieter than 57%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Aliceville?
The median owner-occupied home in Aliceville is valued at $124,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,167, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $702 a month.
What is the weather like in Aliceville?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Aliceville get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Aliceville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 3, 1966. 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)