The Town FilesGreensboro, Alabama
City in Hale County · population 2,218 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,000
- Household income
- $27,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 41.9
Greensboro is a city of 2,218 people in Hale County, Alabama. The median home is worth $130,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 94% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Alabama towns.
How Greensboro 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 Greensboro is worth $130,000, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $27,000, which is more affordable than 5% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $669 a month. 44.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greensboro | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,000 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $669 | $834 |
| Median household income | $27,000 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 44.7% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.8% | — |
Who lives in Greensboro
| People | Greensboro | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 86.7% |
Weather in Greensboro
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 36.1°F. About 54.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensboro since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1973 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 137 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 13, 2007.
Severe weather in Hale County since 1996
Hale County has been included in 23 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 |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
Jobs and pay in Hale County
Hale County had 2,607 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,126 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Greensboro itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Greensboro
4 public schools with 1,015 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Elementary School | PK-5 | 518 | 16.7 |
| Greensboro High School | 9-12 | 271 | 13.6 |
| Greensboro Middle School | 6-8 | 226 | 17.4 |
| College and Career Academy | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Greensboro
- Marion, AL16.8 mi · 3,176 people · home $108,700
- Uniontown, AL18.6 mi · 2,107 people · home $67,300
- Demopolis, AL19.4 mi · 7,162 people · home $183,600
- Eutaw, AL20.4 mi · 2,937 people · home $99,100
- Moundville, AL20.5 mi · 3,024 people · home $189,700
- Brent, AL29.7 mi · 2,972 people · home $146,500
- Linden, AL29.9 mi · 1,930 people · home $92,400
Greensboro questions
Is Greensboro, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greensboro scores better for retirees than 79% of Alabama towns and quieter than 33%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Greensboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Greensboro is valued at $130,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $27,000, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $669 a month.
What is the weather like in Greensboro?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Greensboro get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greensboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1973. 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)