The Town FilesGilbertown, Alabama
Town in Choctaw County · population 739 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,400
- Household income
- $70,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 46.8
Gilbertown is a town of 739 people in Choctaw County, Alabama. The median home is worth $160,400, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 97% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Alabama towns.
How Gilbertown 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 Gilbertown is worth $160,400, close to the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $70,156, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $983 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gilbertown | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $983 | $834 |
| Median household income | $70,156 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gilbertown
| People | Gilbertown | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 36.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Gilbertown
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 36.1°F. About 60.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbertown since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 17, 2021 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2005.
Severe weather in Choctaw County since 1996
Choctaw 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 |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| 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 Choctaw County
Choctaw County had 3,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,814 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Gilbertown itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Gilbertown
2 public schools with 509 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Choctaw Elementary School | PK-6 | 292 | 14.6 |
| Southern Choctaw High School | 7-12 | 217 | 13.6 |
Towns near Gilbertown
- Butler, AL16.9 mi · 1,871 people · home $145,300
- Waynesboro, MS23.2 mi · 4,567 people · home $86,200
- Quitman, MS27.1 mi · 2,061 people · home $118,900
- Chatom, AL27.7 mi · 1,104 people · home $174,100
Gilbertown questions
Is Gilbertown, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gilbertown scores better for retirees than 63% of Alabama towns and quieter than 97%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Gilbertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Gilbertown is valued at $160,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,156, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $983 a month.
What is the weather like in Gilbertown?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Gilbertown get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilbertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 17, 2021. 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)