The Town FilesBaileyton, Alabama
Town in Cullman County · population 649 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,800
- Household income
- $63,143
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 66
- Median age
- 33.9
Baileyton is a town of 649 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $89,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Alabama towns, better for families than 74% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Baileyton 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 Baileyton is worth $89,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $63,143, which is more affordable than 98% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baileyton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $879 | $834 |
| Median household income | $63,143 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Baileyton
| People | Baileyton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Baileyton
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 58.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baileyton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 30 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 431 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Cullman County since 1996
Cullman County has been included in 32 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cullman County
Cullman County had 31,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,811 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Baileyton itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Baileyton
1 public school with 396 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary School | PK-8 | 396 | 18.9 |
Towns near Baileyton
- Fairview, AL4.0 mi · 543 people · home $257,700
- Joppa, AL4.3 mi · 556 people · home $155,900
- Holly Pond, AL6.4 mi · 851 people · home $200,000
- Arab, AL7.9 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Eva, AL10.0 mi · 589 people · home $246,500
- Blountsville, AL12.9 mi · 1,826 people · home $130,800
- Cullman, AL14.5 mi · 18,213 people · home $238,900
- South Vinemont, AL14.7 mi · 558 people · home $170,000
Baileyton questions
Is Baileyton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baileyton scores better for retirees than 15% of Alabama towns and quieter than 71%. 10.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Baileyton?
The median owner-occupied home in Baileyton is valued at $89,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,143, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Baileyton?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Baileyton get tornadoes?
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baileyton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. 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)