The Town FilesGrant, Alabama
Town in Marshall County · population 1,039 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,400
- Household income
- $91,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 29.6
Grant is a town of 1,039 people in Marshall County, Alabama. The median home is worth $239,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 87% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 76% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 74% of Alabama towns.
How Grant 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 Grant is worth $239,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $91,477, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $543 a month. 83.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grant | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $543 | $834 |
| Median household income | $91,477 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Grant
| People | Grant | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Grant
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 78 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 18, 2023.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 29 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 |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 40,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,206 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Grant itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Grant
3 public schools with 1,352 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School | PK-4 | 591 | 15.6 |
| Kate D Smith DAR High School | 9-12 | 397 | 17.3 |
| Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle | 5-8 | 364 | 17.3 |
Towns near Grant
- Woodville, AL7.8 mi · 746 people · home $184,600
- New Hope, AL8.8 mi · 2,889 people · home $163,700
- Guntersville, AL10.4 mi · 8,553 people · home $324,800
- Owens Cross Roads, AL12.0 mi · 2,594 people · home $227,000
- Gurley, AL14.4 mi · 816 people · home $194,800
- Scottsboro, AL14.9 mi · 15,578 people · home $190,400
- Section, AL16.3 mi · 756 people · home $156,000
- Albertville, AL17.8 mi · 22,386 people · home $188,400
Grant questions
Is Grant, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grant scores better for retirees than 76% of Alabama towns and quieter than 87%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.6).
How much does a house cost in Grant?
The median owner-occupied home in Grant is valued at $239,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,477, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $543 a month.
What is the weather like in Grant?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Grant get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 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)