The Town FilesBrantleyville, Alabama
Community in Shelby County · population 931 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $33,000
- Household income
- $47,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 33.2
Brantleyville is a community of 931 people in Shelby County, Alabama. The median home is worth $33,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Alabama towns, better for families than 77% of Alabama towns.
- #1 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Alabama
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Alabama With the Cheapest Homes
- #31 in The 50 Most Affordable Small Towns in America
- #31 in The 50 Most Affordable Places in America
- #31 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Homes
- #31 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Homes
How Brantleyville 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 Brantleyville is worth $33,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 0.7 times the median household income of $47,917, which is more affordable than 100% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,102 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brantleyville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $33,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,102 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,917 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brantleyville
| People | Brantleyville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 1.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Brantleyville
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 55.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brantleyville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 169 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 30, 2002.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Shelby County
Shelby County had 85,169 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,772 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Brantleyville itself the ACS puts it at 13%.
Public schools in Brantleyville
1 public school with 956 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creek View Elementary School | PK-3 | 956 | 15.9 |
Towns near Brantleyville
- Alabaster, AL3.5 mi · 33,284 people · home $261,700
- Helena, AL4.5 mi · 20,914 people · home $330,700
- Pea Ridge, AL6.7 mi · 841 people · home $98,000
- Montevallo, AL6.8 mi · 7,229 people · home $220,700
- Wilton, AL9.5 mi · 587 people · home $162,100
- McCalla, AL10.1 mi · 12,965 people · home $279,900
- Calera, AL10.4 mi · 16,494 people · home $235,300
- Pelham, AL10.8 mi · 24,318 people · home $299,800
Brantleyville questions
Is Brantleyville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brantleyville scores better for retirees than 32% of Alabama towns and quieter than 28%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Brantleyville?
The median owner-occupied home in Brantleyville is valued at $33,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,917, so homes cost about 0.7 times income. Median rent is $1,102 a month.
What is the weather like in Brantleyville?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Brantleyville get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brantleyville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. 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)