The Town FilesGrove Hill, Alabama
Town in Clarke County · population 1,818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,800
- Household income
- $59,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 42.8
Grove Hill is a town of 1,818 people in Clarke County, Alabama. The median home is worth $126,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Alabama towns, more of a college town than 89% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 74% of Alabama towns.
How Grove Hill 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 Grove Hill is worth $126,800, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $59,219, which is more affordable than 89% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $838 a month. 75.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grove Hill | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,800 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $838 | $834 |
| Median household income | $59,219 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Grove Hill
| People | Grove Hill | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Grove Hill
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 33.3°F. About 61.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove Hill since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 25, 2012 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on December 5, 1977.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| 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 Clarke County
Clarke County had 8,150 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,247 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Grove Hill itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Grove Hill
3 public schools with 810 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Hill Elementary School | PK-4 | 340 | 17.0 |
| Clarke County High School | 9-12 | 252 | 14.0 |
| Wilson Hall Middle School | 5-8 | 218 | 19.8 |
Towns near Grove Hill
- Jackson, AL13.4 mi · 4,748 people · home $130,900
- Thomasville, AL15.1 mi · 3,649 people · home $116,000
- Leroy, AL18.3 mi · 766 people · home $219,500
- Pine Hill, AL22.6 mi · 758 people · home $92,300
- Frisco City, AL28.1 mi · 1,170 people · home $84,800
- Monroeville, AL29.1 mi · 5,951 people · home $122,900
Grove Hill questions
Is Grove Hill, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grove Hill scores better for retirees than 74% of Alabama towns and quieter than 62%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Grove Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Grove Hill is valued at $126,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,219, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $838 a month.
What is the weather like in Grove Hill?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Grove Hill get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grove Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 25, 2012. 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)