The Town FilesBrewton, Alabama
City in Escambia County · population 5,276 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $150,100
- Household income
- $50,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 46.4
Brewton is a city of 5,276 people in Escambia County, Alabama. The median home is worth $150,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better transit than 80% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 78% of Alabama towns.
How Brewton 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 Brewton is worth $150,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $50,721, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $695 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brewton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $695 | $834 |
| Median household income | $50,721 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Brewton
| People | Brewton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Brewton
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.8°F. About 72.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brewton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 3, 1968 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 19, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 17, 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 Brewton itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Brewton
5 public schools with 1,375 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton Elementary School | PK-4 | 463 | 15.4 |
| TR Miller High School | 9-12 | 355 | 14.8 |
| Brewton Middle School | 5-8 | 353 | 15.3 |
| PollardMcCall Junior High School | PK-8 | 204 | 15.7 |
| EscambiaBrewton Career Technical Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Brewton
- Atmore, AL22.6 mi · 8,391 people · home $157,800
- Evergreen, AL23.2 mi · 3,520 people · home $98,700
- Point Baker, FL29.2 mi · 3,443 people · home $213,000
Brewton questions
Is Brewton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brewton scores better for retirees than 69% of Alabama towns and quieter than 66%. 23.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Brewton?
The median owner-occupied home in Brewton is valued at $150,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,721, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $695 a month.
What is the weather like in Brewton?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 72.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brewton get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brewton 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)