The Town FilesHaleyville, Alabama
City in Winston County · population 4,361 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $97,600
- Household income
- $42,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 33.3
Haleyville is a city of 4,361 people in Winston County, Alabama. The median home is worth $97,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 78% of Alabama towns.
How Haleyville 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 Haleyville is worth $97,600, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $42,058, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 48.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haleyville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,600 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $758 | $834 |
| Median household income | $42,058 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 48.9% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Haleyville
| People | Haleyville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Haleyville
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
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haleyville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 27. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 56 deaths and 332 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 7, 2006.
Severe weather in Winston County since 1996
Winston County has been included in 25 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4426: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Winston County
Winston County had 7,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,725 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Haleyville itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Haleyville
4 public schools with 1,604 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleyville Elementary School | PK-5 | 804 | 17.1 |
| Haleyville High School | 9-12 | 458 | 12.4 |
| Haleyville Middle School | 6-8 | 342 | 14.3 |
| Haleyville Center Of Technology | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Haleyville
- Russellville, AL19.8 mi · 10,855 people · home $123,800
- Hamilton, AL21.2 mi · 7,042 people · home $106,300
- Winfield, AL22.9 mi · 4,845 people · home $165,500
- Moulton, AL26.0 mi · 3,398 people · home $123,900
Haleyville questions
Is Haleyville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haleyville scores better for retirees than 60% of Alabama towns and quieter than 66%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Haleyville?
The median owner-occupied home in Haleyville is valued at $97,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,058, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Haleyville?
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 Haleyville get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haleyville 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)