The Town FilesCitronelle, Alabama
City in Mobile County · population 3,946 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,500
- Household income
- $43,870
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 50.1
Citronelle is a city of 3,946 people in Mobile County, Alabama. The median home is worth $193,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250).
How Citronelle 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 Citronelle is worth $193,500, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $43,870, which is more affordable than 8% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $769 a month. 70.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Citronelle | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $769 | $834 |
| Median household income | $43,870 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Citronelle
| People | Citronelle | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Citronelle
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 67.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citronelle since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 15, 2011 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 17, 1998.
Severe weather in Mobile County since 1996
Mobile County has been included in 41 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 |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Mobile County
Mobile County had 175,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,700 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Citronelle itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Citronelle
4 public schools with 1,993 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDavidJones Elementary School | PK-5 | 844 | 19.6 |
| Citronelle High School | 9-12 | 727 | 17.7 |
| Lott Middle School | 6-8 | 422 | 19.2 |
| Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Citronelle
- Leakesville, MS18.5 mi · 3,775 people · home $114,300
- Saraland, AL18.7 mi · 16,171 people · home $217,600
- Satsuma, AL19.9 mi · 6,749 people · home $219,400
- Semmes, AL20.8 mi · 4,941 people · home $215,600
- Prichard, AL23.5 mi · 19,322 people · home $85,700
- Lucedale, MS23.5 mi · 2,869 people · home $156,300
- Chickasaw, AL24.7 mi · 6,457 people · home $117,500
Citronelle questions
Is Citronelle, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Citronelle scores better for retirees than 34% of Alabama towns and quieter than 46%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.1).
How much does a house cost in Citronelle?
The median owner-occupied home in Citronelle is valued at $193,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,870, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $769 a month.
What is the weather like in Citronelle?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Citronelle get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citronelle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 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)