The Town FilesDouble Springs, Alabama
Town in Winston County · population 1,119 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,500
- Household income
- $47,768
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 45.1
Double Springs is a town of 1,119 people in Winston County, Alabama. The median home is worth $153,500, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Alabama towns, quieter than 83% of Alabama towns.
How Double Springs 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 Double Springs is worth $153,500, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $47,768, which is more affordable than 37% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $481 a month. 63.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Double Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,500 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $481 | $834 |
| Median household income | $47,768 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.1% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Double Springs
| People | Double Springs | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Double Springs
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 60.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Double Springs since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 13, 2000.
Severe weather in Winston County since 1996
Winston 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winston County
Winston County had 7,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,725 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Double Springs itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Public schools in Double Springs
4 public schools with 824 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | PK-4 | 354 | 16.9 |
| Winston County High School | 8-12 | 294 | 22.6 |
| Double Springs Middle School | 5-7 | 176 | 14.7 |
| Winston Career Academy | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Double Springs
- Lynn, AL11.1 mi · 610 people · home $65,100
- Addison, AL12.6 mi · 659 people · home $110,600
- Haleyville, AL14.3 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
- Carbon Hill, AL19.2 mi · 1,769 people · home $61,100
- Bear Creek, AL19.9 mi · 1,047 people · home $96,900
- Jasper, AL21.8 mi · 14,572 people · home $215,700
- Phil Campbell, AL22.9 mi · 992 people · home $113,600
- Brilliant, AL23.3 mi · 845 people · home $47,200
Double Springs questions
Is Double Springs, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Double Springs scores better for retirees than 67% of Alabama towns and quieter than 83%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Double Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Double Springs is valued at $153,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,768, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $481 a month.
What is the weather like in Double Springs?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Double Springs get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Double Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. 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)