The Town FilesAtmore, Alabama
City in Escambia County · population 8,391 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,800
- Household income
- $38,862
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 43.6
Atmore is a city of 8,391 people in Escambia County, Alabama. The median home is worth $157,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 74% of Alabama towns, hipper than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Atmore 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 Atmore is worth $157,800, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $38,862, which is more affordable than 11% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $777 a month. 52.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Atmore | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $777 | $834 |
| Median household income | $38,862 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Atmore
| People | Atmore | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Atmore
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 63.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atmore since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 3, 1968 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Hurricane | EM-3656: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Escambia County
Escambia County had 12,924 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,384 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Atmore itself the ACS puts it at 18.2%.
Public schools in Atmore
5 public schools with 1,668 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | K-4 | 509 | 17.6 |
| Escambia County High School | 9-12 | 405 | 18.4 |
| Escambia County Middle School | 5-8 | 393 | 15.7 |
| Huxford Elementary School | K-6 | 267 | 19.1 |
| A C Moore PK | PK-PK | 94 | — |
Towns near Atmore
- Brewton, AL22.6 mi · 5,276 people · home $150,100
- Bay Minette, AL25.6 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
- Monroeville, AL28.2 mi · 5,951 people · home $122,900
Atmore questions
Is Atmore, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Atmore scores better for retirees than 27% of Alabama towns and quieter than 48%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Atmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Atmore is valued at $157,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,862, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $777 a month.
What is the weather like in Atmore?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Atmore get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Atmore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 3, 1968. 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)