The Town FilesCleveland, Alabama
Town in Blount County · population 1,245 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,600
- Household income
- $71,328
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 43.1
Cleveland is a town of 1,245 people in Blount County, Alabama. The median home is worth $165,600, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 88% of Alabama towns.
How Cleveland 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 Cleveland is worth $165,600, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $71,328, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $986 a month. 83.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cleveland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $986 | $834 |
| Median household income | $71,328 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cleveland
| People | Cleveland | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Cleveland
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 57.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 24, 2001 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Blount County since 1996
Blount County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Blount County
Blount County had 9,094 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Cleveland itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Cleveland
4 public schools with 876 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary School | PK-6 | 513 | 16.5 |
| Cleveland High School | 7-12 | 363 | 19.1 |
| Blount County Career Technical Center | 10-12 | — | — |
| Blount County Learning Center | PK-12 | — | — |
Towns near Cleveland
- Blountsville, AL5.3 mi · 1,826 people · home $130,800
- Oneonta, AL5.6 mi · 6,938 people · home $221,000
- Allgood, AL7.0 mi · 548 people · home $104,600
- Susan Moore, AL9.7 mi · 787 people · home $119,600
- Locust Fork, AL10.0 mi · 1,192 people · home $181,400
- Garden City, AL10.8 mi · 528 people · home $108,700
- Holly Pond, AL11.8 mi · 851 people · home $200,000
- Hanceville, AL12.4 mi · 3,217 people · home $169,800
Cleveland questions
Is Cleveland, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cleveland scores better for retirees than 17% of Alabama towns and quieter than 49%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Cleveland?
The median owner-occupied home in Cleveland is valued at $165,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,328, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $986 a month.
What is the weather like in Cleveland?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Cleveland get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 24, 2001. 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)