The Town FilesCoker, Alabama
Town in Tuscaloosa County · population 904 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,700
- Household income
- $55,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 42.1
Coker is a town of 904 people in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The median home is worth $200,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 93% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 93% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Coker 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 Coker is worth $200,700, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $55,313, which is more affordable than 19% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,353 a month. 82.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coker | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,353 | $834 |
| Median household income | $55,313 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.3% | — |
Who lives in Coker
| People | Coker | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Coker
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coker since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 3, 1966 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 53 deaths and 831 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 1, 2007.
Severe weather in Tuscaloosa County since 1996
Tuscaloosa County has been included in 28 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 |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa County had 99,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,535 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Coker itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Coker
4 public schools with 1,564 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sipsey Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 544 | 20.1 |
| Sipsey Valley High School | 9-12 | 510 | 18.2 |
| Westwood Elementary School | PK-4 | 302 | 14.4 |
| Buhl Elementary School | PK-4 | 208 | 13.0 |
Towns near Coker
- Northport, AL5.0 mi · 31,125 people · home $282,600
- Tuscaloosa, AL8.9 mi · 99,600 people · home $255,500
- Holt, AL11.5 mi · 3,413 people · home $126,900
- Cottondale, AL13.6 mi · 3,130 people · home $139,200
- Gordo, AL13.9 mi · 1,628 people · home $118,900
- Moundville, AL17.4 mi · 3,024 people · home $189,700
- Coaling, AL19.8 mi · 2,035 people · home $228,000
- Brookwood, AL20.2 mi · 2,504 people · home $188,300
Coker questions
Is Coker, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coker scores better for retirees than 17% of Alabama towns and quieter than 53%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Coker?
The median owner-occupied home in Coker is valued at $200,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,313, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,353 a month.
What is the weather like in Coker?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Coker get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 3, 1966. 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)