The Town FilesEutaw, Alabama
City in Greene County · population 2,937 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $99,100
- Household income
- $27,422
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.6
Eutaw is a city of 2,937 people in Greene County, Alabama. The median home is worth $99,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Alabama towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Alabama towns.
How Eutaw 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 Eutaw is worth $99,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $27,422, which is more affordable than 19% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $442 a month. 36.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eutaw | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $442 | $834 |
| Median household income | $27,422 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 36.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Eutaw
| People | Eutaw | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 70.8% | 86.7% |
Weather in Eutaw
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 55.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eutaw since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2003.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 1,741 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,043 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Eutaw itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Eutaw
5 public schools with 881 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Brown Middle School | 4-8 | 329 | 21.9 |
| Eutaw Primary School | PK-3 | 300 | 13.6 |
| Greene County High School | 9-12 | 252 | 15.8 |
| Greene County Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
| Peter J Kirksey Career Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eutaw
- Moundville, AL18.9 mi · 3,024 people · home $189,700
- Livingston, AL24.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $156,100
- Demopolis, AL24.3 mi · 7,162 people · home $183,600
Eutaw questions
Is Eutaw, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eutaw scores better for retirees than 100% of Alabama towns and quieter than 55%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Eutaw?
The median owner-occupied home in Eutaw is valued at $99,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,422, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $442 a month.
What is the weather like in Eutaw?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Eutaw get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eutaw since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 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)