The Town FilesBrundidge, Alabama
City in Pike County · population 2,073 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,000
- Household income
- $38,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 41.8
Brundidge is a city of 2,073 people in Pike County, Alabama. The median home is worth $94,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks hipper than 97% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 77% of Alabama towns, better transit than 73% of Alabama towns.
How Brundidge 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 Brundidge is worth $94,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $38,188, which is more affordable than 74% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $542 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brundidge | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $542 | $834 |
| Median household income | $38,188 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Brundidge
| People | Brundidge | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Brundidge
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brundidge since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 25, 1986 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 6, 2012.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 23 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 15,411 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,656 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Brundidge itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Brundidge
2 public schools with 969 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | 7-12 | 502 | 16.7 |
| Pike County Elementary School | PK-6 | 467 | 19.5 |
Towns near Brundidge
- Ariton, AL10.3 mi · 662 people · home $206,600
- Troy, AL10.5 mi · 17,727 people · home $231,400
- Clio, AL12.2 mi · 1,220 people · home $65,600
- Ozark, AL21.0 mi · 14,368 people · home $148,900
- Clayton, AL23.9 mi · 2,265 people · home $72,300
- New Brockton, AL24.3 mi · 1,428 people · home $207,600
- Elba, AL25.8 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
- Luverne, AL26.5 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
Brundidge questions
Is Brundidge, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brundidge scores better for retirees than 36% of Alabama towns and quieter than 61%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Brundidge?
The median owner-occupied home in Brundidge is valued at $94,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,188, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $542 a month.
What is the weather like in Brundidge?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brundidge get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brundidge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 25, 1986. 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)