The Town FilesHackleburg, Alabama
Town in Marion County · population 1,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,700
- Household income
- $42,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 29.7
Hackleburg is a town of 1,425 people in Marion County, Alabama. The median home is worth $104,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Alabama towns, quieter than 70% of Alabama towns.
How Hackleburg 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 Hackleburg is worth $104,700, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $42,292, which is more affordable than 74% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $525 a month. 77.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hackleburg | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,700 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $525 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,292 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Hackleburg
| People | Hackleburg | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Hackleburg
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 66.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackleburg since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 18. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 53 deaths and 239 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 27, 1996.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Marion County
Marion County had 10,222 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,179 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hackleburg itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Hackleburg
2 public schools with 521 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackleburg Elementary School | PK-6 | 283 | 15.7 |
| Hackleburg High School | 7-12 | 238 | 17.0 |
Towns near Hackleburg
- Bear Creek, AL6.7 mi · 1,047 people · home $96,900
- Phil Campbell, AL9.0 mi · 992 people · home $113,600
- Hamilton, AL12.1 mi · 7,042 people · home $106,300
- Haleyville, AL12.4 mi · 4,361 people · home $97,600
- Brilliant, AL17.2 mi · 845 people · home $47,200
- Russellville, AL17.3 mi · 10,855 people · home $123,800
- Guin, AL20.2 mi · 2,195 people · home $112,000
- Red Bay, AL20.9 mi · 3,232 people · home $108,200
Hackleburg questions
Is Hackleburg, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hackleburg scores better for retirees than 40% of Alabama towns and quieter than 70%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.7).
How much does a house cost in Hackleburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Hackleburg is valued at $104,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,292, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $525 a month.
What is the weather like in Hackleburg?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Hackleburg get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackleburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 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)