The Town FilesAxis, Alabama
Community in Mobile County · population 561 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,300
- Household income
- $95,977
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 54.7
Axis is a community of 561 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $208,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 93% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 85% of Alabama towns, quieter than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Axis 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 Axis is worth $208,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $95,977, which is more affordable than 86% of Alabama towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Axis | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $95,977 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Axis
| People | Axis | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 13.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Axis
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 71.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Axis since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 21, 1997 about 7.6 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 1.75 inches on April 25, 2003.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 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 |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Axis itself the ACS puts it at 10.4%.
Public schools in Axis
1 public school with 416 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mobile County Middle School | PK-8 | 416 | 17.3 |
Towns near Axis
- Creola, AL3.4 mi · 1,936 people · home $211,000
- Satsuma, AL5.1 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Saraland, AL7.0 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Stockton, AL10.4 mi · 557 people · home $361,800
- Chickasaw, AL11.0 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
- Mount Vernon, AL11.5 mi · 1,354 people · home $111,900
- Prichard, AL12.1 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Bay Minette, AL13.8 mi · 8,107 people · home $173,000
Axis questions
Is Axis, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Axis scores better for retirees than 19% of Alabama towns and quieter than 70%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.7).
How much does a house cost in Axis?
The median owner-occupied home in Axis is valued at $208,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,977, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Axis?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 71.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Axis get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Axis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 21, 1997. 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)