The Town FilesBrantley, Alabama
Town in Crenshaw County · population 825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,200
- Household income
- $27,443
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.6
Brantley is a town of 825 people in Crenshaw County, Alabama. The median home is worth $142,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Alabama towns, hipper than 89% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns.
How Brantley 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 Brantley is worth $142,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $27,443, which is more affordable than 3% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $377 a month. 56.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brantley | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $377 | $834 |
| Median household income | $27,443 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 56.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brantley
| People | Brantley | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Brantley
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 59.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 121 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brantley since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 4, 2015 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 24, 1984.
Severe weather in Crenshaw County since 1996
Crenshaw County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Crenshaw County
Crenshaw County had 3,556 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,253 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Brantley itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Brantley
1 public school with 548 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley High School | PK-12 | 548 | 14.4 |
Towns near Brantley
- Luverne, AL9.5 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
- Elba, AL15.5 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
- Babbie, AL19.7 mi · 625 people · home $181,300
- Opp, AL20.6 mi · 6,771 people · home $115,700
- Troy, AL22.8 mi · 17,727 people · home $231,400
- Andalusia, AL22.9 mi · 8,805 people · home $153,200
- New Brockton, AL24.4 mi · 1,428 people · home $207,600
- Kinston, AL25.6 mi · 580 people · home $70,500
Brantley questions
Is Brantley, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brantley scores better for retirees than 83% of Alabama towns and quieter than 65%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Brantley?
The median owner-occupied home in Brantley is valued at $142,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,443, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $377 a month.
What is the weather like in Brantley?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Brantley get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brantley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 4, 2015. 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)