The Town FilesFlomaton, Alabama
Town in Escambia County · population 1,466 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,200
- Household income
- $42,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.7
Flomaton is a town of 1,466 people in Escambia County, Alabama. The median home is worth $111,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Alabama towns.
How Flomaton 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 Flomaton is worth $111,200, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $42,708, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flomaton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $742 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,708 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Flomaton
| People | Flomaton | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Flomaton
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 65.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flomaton since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 15, 2016 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 28, 2023.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 28 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 |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Escambia County
Escambia County had 12,924 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,384 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Flomaton itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Flomaton
3 public schools with 987 students, about 17.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | 6-12 | 572 | 21.2 |
| Flomaton Elementary School | PK-6 | 415 | 18.0 |
| Escambia County Alternative School | 5-12 | — | — |
Towns near Flomaton
- Century, FL2.6 mi · 1,713 people · home $68,700
- Jay, FL7.6 mi · 524 people · home $150,800
- Brownsdale, FL8.7 mi · 528 people · home $289,600
- Brewton, AL12.5 mi · 5,276 people · home $150,100
- East Brewton, AL13.0 mi · 2,293 people · home $87,200
- Atmore, AL14.1 mi · 8,391 people · home $157,800
- Chumuckla, FL15.8 mi · 1,063 people · home $293,200
- Allentown, FL19.7 mi · 1,023 people · home $243,800
Flomaton questions
Is Flomaton, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flomaton scores better for retirees than 25% of Alabama towns and quieter than 69%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Flomaton?
The median owner-occupied home in Flomaton is valued at $111,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,708, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Flomaton?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 65.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Flomaton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flomaton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 15, 2016. 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)